In a joint operation by the City Task Force and PM Palem Police, Andhra Pradesh police arrested 4 people for illegal betting racket.
The gang was allegedly running operation and placing bets on ongoing Pakistan Super League cricket matches.
As per news reports, the police said: “The gang had communication set-up box equipment, which had 30 mobile phones, to communicate with 30 persons at a time.The gang used an app to communicate ratings of the match. Moreover, they also cheated the punters by announcing wrong ratings on the matches.”
As per Gambling Insider, the seized equipment includes a set-up box that contained 29 mobile phones, headsets, SIM cards, two laptops, two TV sets, five account books, a router and INR1590 ($21.70).
Main culprit remains at large, while the investigation continues.