Synopsis
On February 22, Goa police cracked down on an illegal cricket betting operation in Porvorim linked to Gujarat, arresting three suspects. The raid led to the seizure of phones and other betting equipment valued at Rs 1,10,000. Further investigations are ongoing, with potential connections to larger betting networks.Key Takeaways
- Police dismantled an illegal cricket betting operation.
- Three individuals from Gujarat were arrested.
- Items worth Rs 1,10,000 were confiscated.
- The operation was managed from a rented bungalow.
- Further investigations may lead to additional arrests.
Porvorim (Goa), Feb 22 (NationPress) Authorities have dismantled an unlawful cricket betting operation in Porvorim, Goa, which has significant connections to Gujarat. Three individuals from the state have been taken into custody, according to official reports.
Police Inspector Rahul Parab disclosed that on the evening of February 20, reliable intelligence regarding a betting syndicate taking bets on the Champions Trophy match between India and Bangladesh was received.
The operation was being managed from a rented property in Pilerne.
Responding promptly to the information, a specialized team executed a raid on the location and detained three suspects: Maksud Modan (28) from Botad, Gujarat; Aasifbhai Jiyaudeenbhai (25) from Botad, Gujarat; and Rizvan Bhash (20) from Rajkot, Gujarat.
During the operation, authorities confiscated betting-related materials, including four mobile phones, a laptop, routers, and other devices, valued at Rs 1,10,000.
A legal case has been initiated under Sections 3 and 4 of the Goa, Daman, and Diu Public Gambling Act.
The raid was orchestrated by Police Inspector Rahul Parab, with assistance from Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) Sitaram Malik, PSI Arun Shirodkar, and Constables Mahadev Naik, Akash Naik, Nitesh Gawde, and Siddhesh Naik.
The investigation is ongoing, supervised by Sub-Divisional Police Officer Vishwesh Karpe of Porvorim and Superintendent of Police (North) Akshat Kaushal.
Police sources indicate that the syndicate is potentially connected to a broader betting network operating across state lines, with additional arrests anticipated.
In a separate incident in February 2025, Chandkheda police in Gujarat disrupted an online cricket betting racket at Narendra Modi Stadium, leading to the arrest of five individuals. Authorities seized cash and mobile phones worth Rs 1,80,750 during that operation.
Illegal betting syndicates in Gujarat frequently operate across state borders, utilizing online platforms and encrypted communication methods to facilitate their operations.
Law enforcement agencies continue their vigilance and efforts to dismantle these networks, with further arrests expected as investigations unfold.
