The Dark Underbelly of Online Gambling: A Former Police Officer’s Secret Operation Exposed
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has uncovered a shocking online gambling operation linked to a former police officer, Arjun Yadav. The investigation began with suspicious transactions amounting to 3 crore rupees detected in Yadav’s bank account, along with the seizure of a Toyota Fortuner SUV. As the probe deepened, a vast network spanning from Kolkata to Sri Lanka was revealed.
“Corruption and criminal syndicates have found a new playground in the online gambling world, and it’s high time we take action.”
Yadav, along with his brother Bhim Singh, formerly employed by the Durg district police, faced dismissal due to allegations of extorting money from visitors to the Mahadev Book app in exchange for protection. Yadav was arrested on May 9th in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, and remanded into custody for interrogation.
The dark world of online gambling
Authorities stumbled upon evidence implicating the management of over 200 bank accounts linked to illegal transactions, primarily associated with the Mahadev Book app. The transactions originated from various locations, including Kolkata and Sri Lanka.
Yadav’s WhatsApp messages provided crucial evidence, revealing his involvement in orchestrating fraudulent transactions through bogus accounts under the guise of the gambling operation. He confessed to overseeing more than 20 Mahadev Book panels, with active operations in Sri Lanka and Kolkata.
A specialized team has been dispatched to Kolkata for further investigation, while the Central Home Department has been notified of the gambling activities in Sri Lanka. Efforts are also underway to ascertain the assets and properties connected to Yadav and his relatives.
The disturbing connection between corrupt law enforcement officials and criminal syndicates
This entire case creates a disturbing situation between corrupt law enforcement officials and criminal syndicates in the online gambling world, prompting authorities to remain vigilant in uncovering the full extent of this illegal enterprise and ensuring justice for those involved.
The crackdown on online gambling operations
As the investigation unfolds, one thing is clear: the online gambling world is fraught with corruption and criminal activity. It’s time for authorities to take a closer look at the dark underbelly of this industry and bring those responsible to justice.
