Six Arrested in Gurugram-Linked Online Betting and Cyber Fraud Racket

Gurugram Police have arrested six persons allegedly involved in a cybercrime racket that used online gaming and betting platforms to defraud users, following a raid at an apartment in Delhi's Janakpuri area.

According to police, the operation was carried out on Friday based on technical surveillance . During the raid, authorities apprehended six accused Nishant , Arjun Kumar , Harsh , Tanuj alias Nonu , Shoaib , and Samarjit , all residents of Delhi.

Police recovered 31 mobile phones, nine laptops, nine ATM cards, 43 SIM cards , cheque books, passbooks linked to three bank accounts, and three card-swipe machines from the premises.

A case has been registered at the Cyber Police Station in Manesar under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for alleged involvement in fraudulent financial transactions .

Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were allegedly operating online gaming accounts and promoting betting platforms through advertisements. Users were reportedly encouraged to create accounts and make payments through QR codes provided on the websites. In return, customers received points or virtual coins linked to their gaming IDs, while the operators earned salaries and commissions.

Police said the accused disclosed during interrogation that bank account kits, SIM cards, and QR codes were supplied by another individual through WhatsApp. Investigators believe these resources were used to facilitate online gaming activities, process financial transactions, and carry out cyber fraud .

Assistant Commissioner of Police (Cyber) Gaurav Phogat said two key accused, Nishant and Shoaib , have been remanded to three days of police custody for further questioning.

The case highlights how online betting networks continue to thrive despite repeated crackdowns and legal restrictions , with authorities increasingly focusing on the digital infrastructure and financial channels that enable such operations.