Archive · 24 May 2025
Five Arrested in A.P. for IPL Cricket Betting
In Andhra Pradesh, five people were caught by police for betting on cricket matches.
The police, acting on a tip, found them near a flyover where they were taking bets on a Sunrisers Hyderabad game.
The arrested individuals are from Chagalamarri and were found with over ₹2 lakh in cash.
They are now facing charges under the AP Gaming Act, meaning they broke the law against gambling.
Essentially, they were illegally taking bets on a cricket game.
Five individuals were arrested in Chagalamarri, Andhra Pradesh.
The arrests were related to illegal betting on IPL cricket matches.
Police seized ₹2.06 lakh cash from the accused.
The arrests were made during a raid near a flyover.
A case has been registered under the AP Gaming Act.
- Who
- Five individuals: Byreddy Maddileti Reddy, Khaji Mohammed Rafi, Chakali Harikrishna, Bugga Baba Fakruddin and Shaik Sharif.
- What
- Five people were arrested for betting on an IPL cricket match.
- When
- The arrests occurred on Friday night, May 24, 2025.
- Where
- Near a flyover on the road to Mallevemula from Chagalamarri, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The five were organizing and participating in illegal betting activities on IPL matches.
- Location
- Chagalamarri, Andhra Pradesh
- Date
- May 24, 2025
- Incident
- Arrest for IPL betting
- Cash Seized
- ₹2.06 lakh
- Charges
- AP Gaming Act
- Sports Match
- Sunrisers Hyderabad-Royal Challengers Bangalore