HUGE INVENTORY OF BETTING EQUIPMENT SEIZED
Face2News/New Delhi
The Cyber Cell of the Crime Branch has successfully busted a well-organized illegal betting (Satta) racket operating in Karampura area of Delhi. The operation led to the arrest of three accused identified as Manish Sahani (aged 42 Years) r/o Indira Vihar, Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi., Yogesh Kukreja (aged 31 Years) r/o Indira Vihar, Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi.m Suraj (aged 24 Years) r/o Hakikat Nagar, Delhi & Bighapur, Distt. Unao, U.P.
A total of Rs. 22,62,136/- deposited in different accounts, an assistant sound box (used for voice recording), 01 laptop, 09 mobile phones, 01 LED TV, and multiple notepads and betting slips have been seized from their possession.
Acting on credible information received by ASI Gajender regarding an organized betting syndicate being run by Manish Sahani @ Sunny and his associates, the Cyber Cell of the Crime Branch initiated an investigation. The syndicate was found to be actively engaged in illegal betting on the Champions Trophy Semi-Final match between South Africa and New Zealand played in Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan on 5th March.
Mr. Aditya Gautam, DCP, Crime, said, upon interrogation, it was revealed that Manish Sahani was the primary organizer, operating at the first level of the syndicate. He recorded voice conversations of betting participants and managed transactions through bank accounts or cash dealings. He further disclosed that he did not involve middlemen (Khaiwals) and controlled the betting operations solely at his own level.
On 06.03.2025, on the basis of specific input, a dedicated team led by Insp. Sandeep Singh comprising SI Harvinder Singh, ASI Gajender Singh, HC Gaurav, HC Anand, and Ct. Sikha, under the supervision of ACP Pawan Kumar conducted a well-coordinated raid at a Flat in DLF Towers, Karampura, Delhi.
During the raid, three individuals were found actively engaged in betting activities. Huge betting equipment recovered from their possession. Accordingly, a case under appropriate sections of law was registered and accused persons were arrested. The recovered items were also seized.
RECOVERY: Rs. 22,62,136 (deposited in different accounts), Assistant sound box (used for voice recording), 01 Laptop, 09 Mobile phones, 01 LED TV, Multiple notepads and betting slips
INTERROGATION & MODUS OPERANDI : Mr. Aditya Gautam, DCP, Crime, said, upon interrogation, it was revealed that Manish Sahani was the primary organizer, operating at the first level of the syndicate. He recorded voice conversations of betting participants and managed transactions through bank accounts or cash dealings. He further disclosed that he did not involve middlemen (Khaiwals) and controlled the betting operations solely at his own level.
PROFILE OF ORGANIZERS
Manish Sahani, studied upto 12th standard is the kingpin of the racket. Initially he was involved in the sale and purchase of old cars in Hakikat Nagar, Delhi, but suffered financial losses, which led him into illegal betting. He rented the premises in Karampura for conducting betting activities.
Yogesh Kukreja, a commerce graduate is involved in the betting racket since 2021. Primarily he was handling the accounts of Manish Sahani.
Suraj is a 10th class pass out. His role in the syndicate is to manage the incoming calls from bettors, record transactions in registers, and maintain accounts after the completion of games.
The Crime Branch is actively investigating the involvement of other associates in the racket. The financial trail is also being scrutinized to trace any additional links in this organized crime network.