The Wardha police have expanded their investigation into a money laundering case involving online cricket betting, gaming, and illegal financial transactions after uncovering links to Goa. Several cricket bookies from Wardha are now under scrutiny, with some reportedly unreachable. Police sources indicate that certain bookies may be residing at a specific location in Goa.
Case Background
Earlier, cheating offenses were registered against Tanmay Bhagat and Sunny Holani based on a complaint by Pratik Lokhande from Borgaon Meghe stone quarry area. Holani is currently absconding, and police have launched a search operation to locate him.
Investigations revealed that Bhagat and Holani had allegedly been in contact with multiple cricket bookies over the past two years. They are suspected of selling corporate business accounts and current accounts for online cricket betting through agents based in Madhya Pradesh and Pune.
Modus Operandi
Police suspect these accounts were used for online betting transactions during cricket matches. QR codes were allegedly generated to facilitate online money transfers through these accounts.
Police Involvement Alleged
Reliable sources claim that a police officer met Bhagat several times at hotels and maintained frequent contact with him. Holani had filed an anticipatory bail application in Wardha district sessions court, which was rejected, leading to intensified police efforts. "The accused will be arrested soon," said city police inspector Santosh Tale.
