Six arrested in betting racket at Sangolda
Panaji: The cybercrime cell of the Goa police arrested six people on Thursday for allegedly accepting bets on an Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match.
Dessai said that during the raid, police attached six laptops, Rs 31,000 in cash, 50 ATM cards, several mule account kits, and cellphones together totalling Rs 10 lakh.
He said that the individuals arrested included Gediya Dilipbhai, Bhimraj Meena, Nilesh Hirani, Shani Chavada, Rokad Jaysukhbhai, and Prashant Trivedi, all hailing from West Bengal, Gujarat, and Rajasthan.
“The accused persons were caught accepting cricket bets of two betting apps online via multiple cellphones connected through WiFi, which are registered on different names and credentials, and transferring this betting money in multiple mule accounts operated by the accused persons, committing identity theft to indulge in gambling activities,” said Dessai.
A first information report (FIR) has been registered under various sections of the IT Act, BNS and the Goa Police Gambling Act.
Dessai said that during the raid, police attached six laptops, Rs 31,000 in cash, 50 ATM cards, several mule account kits, and cellphones together totalling Rs 10 lakh.
He said that the individuals arrested included Gediya Dilipbhai, Bhimraj Meena, Nilesh Hirani, Shani Chavada, Rokad Jaysukhbhai, and Prashant Trivedi, all hailing from West Bengal, Gujarat, and Rajasthan.
“The accused persons were caught accepting cricket bets of two betting apps online via multiple cellphones connected through WiFi, which are registered on different names and credentials, and transferring this betting money in multiple mule accounts operated by the accused persons, committing identity theft to indulge in gambling activities,” said Dessai.
A first information report (FIR) has been registered under various sections of the IT Act, BNS and the Goa Police Gambling Act.
You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Goa | Silver Rate in Goa | Bank Holidays in Goa | Public Holidays in Goa
Get real-time updates and result insights on the CBSE 12 Result 2026.Popular from City
- 2 Pakistani X handles incited Noida labour unrest, say police; 13 FIRs registered, 62 in custody
- TCS Nashik crisis deepens: What began as one complaint now a multi-FIR, multi-accused case; firm vows 'zero tolerance'
- Infosys issues statement on Pune harassment allegations; scrutiny grows after Nashik TCS case
- TCS Nashik office employees told to work from home amid religious conversion, harassment claims
- ‘Rented room, 100 videos’: How Maharashtra teen 'lured, abused minors'; chilling details emerge
end of article
Trending Stories
- US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 'Discontinue transit to Iran', Trump shares US Navy video announcing Hormuz blockade
- CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Live Updates: Result date, past trends, and how to check scores via DigiLocker, UMANG app, and SMS
- Passport row: SC refuses relief to Pawan Khera, declines plea to extend transit anticipatory bail
- Virat Kohli’s instagram 'like' sparks meme storm, fans revive 'Algorithm' joke
- 'Seasoned diplomat': Trump congratulates former envoy to US Taranjit Sandhu on Delhi LG appointment
- Indian-origin Meenu Batra living in US for 35 years detained by ICE: 'That doesn’t mean you can be here forever'
- 'Not ready to take that step': Lebanon's president declines talks with Netanyahu
Featured in city
- ‘Became playboy after 1st breakup’: Mastermind Ayaan Ahmed casual confession stuns cops in Amaravati sex abuse case
- 2 Pakistani X handles incited Noida labour unrest, say police; 13 FIRs registered, 62 in custody
- 3 minor girls allege rape, forced marriage and religious conversion in Madhya Pradesh
- Delhi–Dehradun Expressway Test Drive: Reporter does 210 km in under 3 hours; city jams blunt gains
- Dhurandhar script replayed in Pakistan? Years after Bengaluru IISc attack, Amir Hamza bleeds in Lahore street ambush
- Newborns left in dustbins, buses, forests: Madhya Pradesh tops India in infant abandonment cases for 5th straight year
Photostories
- From a net worth of around Rs 90 crore to a luxurious house in Mumbai- Shweta Tiwari’s lavish lifestyle
- April New Moon 2026: Manifest your desires on New Moon night; based on your number
- Importance of food safety and hygiene: 9 key guidelines for school level kitchens under Mid-Day Meal Scheme
- Ricky Ponting’s ₹173 crore 'trophy home' in Toorak, Melbourne screams luxury with a private tennis court, designer pool, and cricket memorabilia
- 10 unforgettable souvenirs from Nepal trip that capture the spirit of the Himalayas
- 7 places where nature's loudest sounds can be heard
- Chef Ranveer Brar appointed Odisha Brand Ambassador: What makes Odisha's Temple Cuisine so sacred and special
- 12 research-backed habits highly intelligent people avoid but most people do every day
- 5 Japanese wisdom quotes to help kids stay strong and keep going
- Viswanathan Anand’s Chennai home: A blend of simplicity, legacy, and chess
Videos
06:44 From WhatsApp Groups To Arson: How Noida Workers’ Protest Turned Violent Amid Pakistan Links14:30 'Political Demonetisation': Shashi Tharoor Blasts Govt For Linking Women Quota To Delimitation03:31 Red Fort Blast Probe Twist: White Collar Module Used JeM Name To Mask Bigger Terror Revival Plan05:07 Pakistan Reacts After India’s Delimitation Bill Includes Pakistan-Occupied Jammu & Kashmir04:52 TCS Nashik Row Takes Twist As Accused’s Kin Calls Case Scripted, Alleges Bajrang Dal's Involvement04:48 'International Law Must Be Respected': India Urges Restoration Of Safe Navigation In Hormuz At UNGA05:20 'Pakistan's Role Discussed': Shashi Tharoor On Foreign Secretary Briefing On West Asia Conflict08:56 ‘I Am Warning Govt’: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi Says Delimitation Could Become ‘Permanent Wound’07:40 'Never Be Forgiven': PM Modi Dares Opposition On Women Quota Bill, Priyanka Gandhi Questions Timing
Up Next
Start a Conversation
Post comment