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Tag: illegal betting

Government issues advisory to social media influencers against promoting offshore betting and gambling platforms

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory to endorsers and influencers on social media, cautioning them against promoting or advertising offshore...

Woman loses Rs.1 Lakh in a fraud involving online gaming app, FIR filed

A 42-year-old woman from Kathlal in Kheda filed a complaint with the police, alleging that she was defrauded of Rs.1 lakh by an online...

Jabalpur police bust online betting racket, arrest 11 including kingpin

Jabalpur police cracked down on an extensive betting racket operating in Madhya Pradesh, leading to the arrest of 11 individuals, including the mastermind behind...

Investigation underway as Foxtel airs ads for illegal offshore betting companies

Foxtel television channel is being watched by the federal communications watchdog to investigate if they breached gambling laws by airing advertisements for two illegal...

Three arrested in Goa for illegal cricket betting, police seize evidence

The Porvorim Police conducted a successful raid on a private bungalow located in Salvador do Munro, Bardez, Goa. The operation, led by Police Inspector...

BTech student ends life due to financial losses from 1Win illegal offshore betting app

Selam Manoj, a 20-year-old BTech student, took his own life due to financial distress caused by online betting addiction. Manoj hailed from Gudimalkapur, near...

Loophole allows offshore gambling ads to flood EPL broadcasts in Australia

A complaint filed with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has shed light on a concerning trend in the broadcast of English Premier...

Illegal betting website Khelraja promotes brand through hoardings with impunity across Siliguri, Sikkim; govt mute spectator

Illegal gambling and betting companies in the country are leaving no stone unturned to entice innocent individuals to participate in betting through their advertisements....

Home Minister Amit Shah reignites Mahadev App debate, points finger at Congress for alleged gambling links

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has once again linked the Mahadev App to the Congress, accusing it of involvement in illegal gambling. Speaking at...

Seven arrests made in Moradabad in cyber fraud case involving Mahadev Betting App

In a significant crackdown on cyber fraud related to the Mahadev betting app from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, the police have arrested seven suspects, including...

Elon Musk’s X partners with BetMGM to introduce sports betting feature

To expand revenue streams, X, led by CEO Linda Yaccarino, has entered into a partnership with leading sports betting platform BetMGM. The announcement, made...

Illegal betting bust: BJP leader and family arrested in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh

Khandwa police in Madhya Pradesh received information that illegal betting was taking place at the home of a BJP leader and member of the...

Financial Intelligence Unit to investigate potential link between Paytm and illegal Mahadev Betting App

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is considering an investigation into Paytm's Indian payment gateway amidst suspicions of its connection to illegal betting transactions linked...

Government websites held hostage by online betting scam: Over 300 portals compromised, hacker activities traced to foreign locations

It has come to light that more than 300 government websites, including those of central and state governments, have fallen prey to hackers orchestrating...

Nicholas Pooran endorses banned website Parimatch India with impunity despite govt crackdown

The rise of illegal offshore betting platforms continues, with celebrities increasingly lending their names to these operations in an attempt to lure unsuspecting individuals...

Mahadev betting app: A deep dive into a multi-million rupee scandal with zero-balance accounts

The small town of Gaintara in Katni district of Madhya Pradesh, finds itself at the centre of a financial scandal involving millions of rupees...