Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Vizag Police Arrest Two Over Online Cricket Betting Promotion
Police in Visakhapatnam arrested two men over alleged online cricket betting promotion.
The men were identified as Yalamanchali Jagannadha Rao and Kona Rambabu.
Police said they advertised several gaming apps on social media.
The posts promoted betting and cricket match predictions.
Some young people joined the betting, hoping to make money.
The group included students and people working for private companies.
They lost money and later said they had been cheated.
They reported the matter to the cybercrimes police station.
Police in Visakhapatnam arrested two men accused of promoting illegal online cricket betting.
The accused were identified as Yalamanchali Jagannadha Rao, 33, and Kona Rambabu, 38.
Both men are residents of Gajuwaka in Visakhapatnam, according to police.
Police said they promoted Dream Play 1, Lotus, Ganga 777, and Mr Exchange through social media.
Some young people, including students and private-sector employees, reported losing money and complained to the cybercrimes police station.
- Who
- Visakhapatnam police arrested Yalamanchali Jagannadha Rao and Kona Rambabu.
- What
- The two were accused of promoting illegal online cricket betting through social media.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Andhra Pradesh; both accused were reported to live in Gajuwaka.
- Why
- Police said they allegedly promoted betting apps and lured young people with promises of easy money.
Police allegations
Accused response
Promotion of betting
Police allegations
Police alleged the two men promoted illegal online cricket betting through social media and drew young people to betting apps.
Accused response
The article does not report a response from either accused.
Reported losses
Police allegations
The report says some participants lost money and later complained that they had been cheated.
Accused response
The article provides no comment from the accused about the complaints or alleged losses.
- Arrested
- Yalamanchali Jagannadha Rao, 33, and Kona Rambabu, 38
- Location
- Gajuwaka locality, Visakhapatnam
- Apps named
- Dream Play 1, Lotus, Ganga 777, and Mr Exchange
- Promotion method
- Social media advertisements for betting and cricket match predictions
- Reported victims
- Young people, including students and private-firm employees
- Complaint
- Victims complained to the cybercrimes police station in Vizag