# Cybercrime and online betting investigations in India > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cybercrime-and-online-betting-enforcement-in-india > Updated: 2026-10-23T11:00:02.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3. Law enforcement agencies in India have conducted several operations targeting digital crimes, specifically online betting and cyber harassment. In Madhya Pradesh, police arrested individuals involved in separate digital offenses. In Indore, the Crime Branch apprehended Abhishek Agarwal, a fugitive linked to an online cricket and casino betting racket. This arrest follows a May 6 raid where seven individuals were caught operating a network using laptops and mobile phones to facilitate transactions via digital points. In Satna, Nagod police arrested Virendra Singh for using a fake Instagram account to post obscene comments. In Uttar Pradesh, Etawah Police dismantled an interstate gang accused of defrauding over 500 people through online gaming and betting by using villagers' identity documents to secure SIM cards and bank accounts. Recent operations have expanded the scope of these investigations. In Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, authorities arrested six individuals for operating an online betting racket through gaming platforms using UPI IDs and QR codes. Investigators seized 41 mobile phones and seven laptops, focusing on the use of mule accounts to route funds. In Thane, Maharashtra, police arrested 10 people for allegedly running a work-from-home scam. The suspects reportedly lured job seekers by collecting bank passbooks, ATM cards, and SIM cards, then diverted the stolen funds into illegal online betting and gaming sites. During a raid in Mumbai’s Aarey Colony, officials seized 32 mobile phones, 46 ATM cards, 40 SIM cards, and four laptops. The suspects, originating from Bihar, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh, remain in custody. ## Claims - Etawah Police arrested a four-member interstate gang accused of cheating over 500 people through online gaming and betting. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The arrested suspects are identified as Anshul (alias Hansu Tiwari), Rakhi Ranawat, Ankit Mishra, and Mohit. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Police seized 16 mobile phones, 42 ATM and debit cards, six fake SIM cards, a laptop, and various banking documents. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Two vehicles allegedly purchased with the proceeds of the fraud were seized. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The gang had been active for approximately 8 to 10 months. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The gang lured villagers with commission promises to obtain identity documents for opening bank accounts and acquiring SIM cards. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Etawah Police busted an alleged four-member interstate gang accused of cheating more than 500 people of crores of rupees through online gaming and betting operations. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The four arrested suspects were identified as Anshul (alias Hansu Tiwari), Rakhi Ranawat, Ankit Mishra, and Mohit. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The gang allegedly lured villagers with promises of commissions to collect identity documents for obtaining SIM cards and opening bank accounts. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Police recovered 16 mobile phones, 42 ATM and debit cards, six fake SIM cards, a laptop, bank passbooks, cheque books, and identity documents. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The gang had been active for the last 8 to 10 months. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Indian police dismantle multiple online betting and scam rackets Police in Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra have busted two separate rackets involving illegal online betting, job scams, and the fraudulent use of bank accounts and mobile devices. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-police-dismantle-multiple-online-betting-and-scam-rackets ### 2026-10-15: Etawah Police bust interstate gang in online betting scam Etawah Police arrested a four-member interstate gang accused of scamming over 500 people of crores of rupees through online gaming and betting operations in Uttar Pradesh. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/etawah-police-bust-interstate-gang-for-online-betting-scam ### 2026-09-30: Police in Madhya Pradesh arrest individuals for online betting and cyber harassment Police in Madhya Pradesh arrested Abhishek Agarwal for involvement in an online betting racket and Virendra Singh for creating a fake Instagram account to harass a woman. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-in-madhya-pradesh-arrest-individuals-for-online-betting-and-cyber-harassment --- Cite as: Cybercrime and online betting investigations in India. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cybercrime-and-online-betting-enforcement-in-india