IPL online betting: Six arrested in Indore, devices seized

Indore: Six persons allegedly operating an online betting ring from a flat in Indore were arrested, the police said on Monday. Acting on a tip-off, police searched the premises, confiscating 35 mobile phones, six tablets and betting records worth lakhs of rupees.

SI Sanjay Bishnoi led the team that identified the arrested accused as Arpit Keshwani, Rahul Rajak, Shubham Jaiswal, Aniket Patel, Ajay Jaiswal and Amit Gautam.

The police investigations revealed that the accused were running the online betting operation through a Karnataka-based betting application called ‘Ready Anna'. They used the app to book bets based on customers' wins and losses. Upon sensing police action, the accused immediately blocked their IDs on the app.

Police also discovered that all the mobile SIM cards used by the accused were issued under fake names. Authorities also found the account details that are believed to be linked to transactions within the betting racket.

Preliminary investigations suggest that Amit was the mastermind behind the operation and responsible for recruiting the other accused. Lasudia police are currently questioning him. Further probe is ongoing, senior officials said.