Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Telangana CID Busts Illegal Betting Network Across States
The Telangana CID has taken down a big online betting ring that was operating across multiple states.
They arrested eight people and seized equipment used for illegal betting.
These betting apps, like Taj0077, lured people, especially young individuals, with promises of quick money.
Authorities are also investigating celebrities and influencers who promoted these apps.
The government is planning to make laws stricter to stop online gambling and protect people from scams, which previously have caused financial losses.
Telangana CID conducted raids across Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Punjab.
Eight key operators were arrested in the multi-state operation.
Authorities seized hardware, servers, and data related to the betting.
Investigation targets operators and suspected foreign-based masterminds.
Government is planning to amend laws and increase penalties for organizers.
- Who
- Telangana CID
- What
- Busted an illegal online betting network
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Where
- Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab
- Why
- To combat illegal betting and financial losses
Government/Law Enforcement
Alleged App Operators and Promoters
Legality
Government/Law Enforcement
Illegal operations, government seeks to ban and prosecute.
Alleged App Operators and Promoters
Violating gambling laws through online betting.
Penalties
Government/Law Enforcement
Proposing stricter punishments.
Alleged App Operators and Promoters
Punishments faced by operators, and promoters
- Agency
- Telangana Crime Investigation Department (CID)
- Arrests
- Eight operators
- States Raided
- Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab
- Betting Apps
- Taj0077, Fairplay.live, Andhra365, Vlbook, Telugu365, Yes365
- Seized Items
- Hardware, servers, and data storage devices
- Celebrity Involvement
- Investigation into endorsements
- Legal Action
- SIT formed, law amendments proposed
