Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Youth Arrested for Online Betting on India vs South Africa Match
A young man named Bhavesh was caught by the police for betting on a cricket match between India and South Africa using an illegal app called Taj777.
The police found him on a public road and took his expensive phone.
They are also looking for two more people who were involved.
This is not the first time; earlier, three other people were caught for using another illegal betting app called Reddy Anna.
The police are serious about stopping these illegal activities.
Bhavesh Pradip Lakhwani (25) was arrested for betting on the India vs South Africa cricket match using the 'Taj777 App'.
The arrest took place near Waghere Park society in Pimpri, Maharashtra, with a cell phone worth Rs 1 lakh seized.
Two more individuals, Pande and Kiran, are being searched for their alleged involvement in the betting.
Lakhwani and the other accused are booked under the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act and the Indian Telegraphy Act.
Previously, three individuals were arrested for using the banned 'Reddy Anna' app for betting on the same cricket match.
- Who
- Bhavesh Pradip Lakhwani (25), along with two others identified as Pande and Kiran
- What
- Arrested for online betting on an international cricket match between India and South Africa
- When
- Arrested on Saturday, with a previous arrest nearly a week before
- Where
- Pimpri, Maharashtra
- Why
- For using illegal online betting apps ('Taj777 App' and 'Reddy Anna')
- Accused Name
- Bhavesh Pradip Lakhwani (25)
- Location
- Pimpri, Maharashtra
- App Used
- Taj777 App
- Items Seized
- Cell phone worth Rs 1 lakh
- Charges
- Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, Indian Telegraphy Act
- Additional Accused
- Pande and Kiran (search ongoing)
- Previous Arrests
- Three arrested for using 'Reddy Anna' app