The Crime and Cyber Wing of Raipur Police Commissionerate has uncovered an inter-state online cricket betting syndicate with links extending beyond India and dismantled its associated payment gateway network used for routing illegal funds. Seven accused have been arrested in the case, including two from Raipur and five from Goa. Addressing a press conference, DCP Crime and Cyber Smritik Rajanala said the accused were operating online betting panels and simultaneously managing payment gateway panels to facilitate deposit and withdrawal of betting amounts. The action was carried out under the supervision of DCP West

 

Zone Sandeep Patel with sustained technical monitoring and surveillance. According to police, the syndicate allegedly adopted a structured financial mechanism. Funds generated through online cricket betting were first routed through gateway panels set up at different locations in India and subsequently transferred through cryptocurrency, primarily USDT. During investigation, 46,500 USDT, equivalent to approximately Rs 42 lakh, was traced to crypto wallets linked to panel operators. The role of overseas connections is being examined. Investigators found that around 431 mule bank accounts were allegedly used to circulate betting proceeds. Detailed bank statements are being obtained and mobile numbers linked to the accounts are being identified and blocked as