Udaipur Police Cracks Down on Interstate IPL Betting Syndicate
In a significant crackdown on illegal gambling activities, Udaipur police have dismantled a major interstate online betting racket operating during the high-stakes IPL season. The operation led to the arrest of six individuals and the seizure of substantial electronic equipment from a secluded farmhouse in Pratapgarh district.
Massive Financial Seizure and Arrests
Law enforcement authorities recovered accounts valued at over Rs 12.75 crore from the scene, highlighting the scale of the illicit operation. The arrested accused have been identified as:
- Harshvardhan Agrawal (27)
- Purushottam Regar (24)
- Prince Kumar (30)
- Lakhpat Vishnoi (25)
- Harman Singh (24)
- Rambabu Mukhiya (26)
Tip-Off Leads to Farmhouse Raid
According to police reports, the breakthrough came from a credible tip-off about a large-scale betting racket being conducted from a farmhouse near Sarvodaya School. This property is allegedly owned by the suspected kingpin, Ankit Dosi. Acting swiftly on the intelligence, police teams, led by Additional SP Gajendra Singh Jodha and DSP Gajendra Singh Rao, conducted a coordinated raid on the location.
Remote Monitoring and On-Site Capture
During the raid, Dosi was not physically present at the farmhouse. However, investigators discovered that he was remotely monitoring all operations through a live feed from CCTV cameras installed on the premises. This sophisticated setup allowed him to oversee activities from a distance. Meanwhile, on the first floor of the farmhouse, six individuals were apprehended in the act of placing bets.
Interrogation Reveals Operational Details
Upon interrogation, the accused disclosed that they had been running the betting operation for the past 8–10 days. They provided betting IDs and passwords to customers through various online platforms, including:
- Star66
- Diamondexch
- Star-777
- 247
- Lotus
Transactions were facilitated using popular messaging apps such as Telegram and WhatsApp, enabling seamless and discreet financial exchanges.
Electronic Evidence and Financial Records
Police seized a significant cache of electronic devices from the site, including:
- Six laptops
- 38 smartphones
- 48 SIM cards
- WiFi devices
Examination of these devices and associated records revealed that transactions worth Rs 12.54 crore occurred between October 24, 2025, and April 8, 2026. Additionally, approximately Rs 11 lakh in transactions were recorded on the day of the raid itself, underscoring the ongoing nature of the operation.
Legal Action and Ongoing Investigation
A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Rajasthan Public Gambling Ordinance (RPGO) Act, and the Information Technology (IT) Act. Authorities are actively searching for Ankit Dosi, who remains at large. Further investigation is underway to trace other suspects and linked bank accounts, aiming to dismantle the network completely and prevent future illicit activities.
