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Major Bust: Illegal Online Betting Network Linked to Dafabet

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Major Bust: Illegal Online Betting Network Linked to Dafabet

The Telangana Crime Investigation Department , the CID , they just busted something big. A major illegal online betting network. It was allegedly tied to the international platform, Dafabet . Eleven people were arrested in coordinated raids spanning Delhi, Gujarat, and Punjab. It felt like a big sweep, a real crackdown.

This whole operation was handled by the CID’s Special Investigation Team , the SIT . They’ve been digging into illegal betting and gambling platforms operating all over India for a while now. Now, these people caught? They were supposedly running the whole operation. Facilitating the betting through Dafabet and whatever related networks they had set up.

During those raids, investigators seized some stuff. Details are still coming out, you know?

The network itself, it wasn't just confined to one place. It ran across multiple states. And they weren't just using cash. They allegedly used bank accounts. Accounts opened in different names. Just to route the betting money. To hide the transactions. That’s the kicker, really.

Authorities are now looking at the digital side, trying to figure out who else is involved. Other operators. Financial handlers. Possible links to bigger interstate betting syndicates. It’s a deep dive, trying to trace the money trail and the digital infrastructure.

This bust comes right in the middle of Telangana’s own push. They’ve been intensifying their campaign against these illegal online betting platforms. It’s not just one thing happening.

For the past year, the Telangana CID and the Cyber Crime authorities have been running multiple investigations. They looked into the betting apps, the social media promotion networks, all the financial channels gambling operators use. Earlier, they had already arrested some betting app operators in raids across various states. A wider look at illegal gaming networks.

Meanwhile, things are happening elsewhere too. Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police, they’ve been taking down hundreds of social media profiles. Ads promoting these betting platforms. They warned that these networks are really nasty. They target users constantly. With promises of easy money. Referral bonuses. High returns. It’s that cycle, isn't it?

The reality is, online betting stays illegal in Telangana. But the cases keep climbing. Despite all the enforcement they try to do. It’s a huge problem.

You see the numbers. Residents are losing crores of rupees to these betting-related frauds in recent years. And the operators? They just keep evolving. They jump onto WhatsApp. Telegram. Social media ads. Influencer promotions. Trying to hook users in. It’s messy.

This latest Dafabet -linked bust? It’s one of the biggest operations the Telangana CID has done recently against these online networks. And now, the focus is shifting. They expect the probe to widen. To trace the actual financial flows. The digital infrastructure behind it all. And maybe even find those international connections tied to the platform. It’s all tangled up.

Written by Gree News Team — Senior Editorial Board

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