Jamnagar Police Bust Online Cricket Gambling Operation, Arrest One
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The City A Division Police in Jamnagar arrested a 44-year-old man near Hawaichowk on August 17 for allegedly running an online gambling operation on an international cricket match.
The accused, identified as Ajaybhai Maheshbhai Radhanpura, a resident of Block B-3, Room No. 1103, Sardar Patel Awas in Ranjitnagar, was apprehended in public view directly opposite the Bhujio Kotha petrol pump. Police seized a Vivo V-29 smartphone valued at ₹10,000 alongside ₹2,500 in cash found in his pants pocket, bringing the total value of the confiscated property to ₹12,500.
Active App Login with Massive Balance Found
Action was taken following a specific tip-off received by the City A Division Police patrolling team during a routine drive against prohibition and gambling offences. Officers established a surveillance watch on the spot and moved in when they observed Radhanpura engaging in suspicious activity on his device.
Upon inspecting his mobile device, officers discovered an active gambling application running in Google Chrome showing a balance of ₹5 lakh.
Bets Placed on Ongoing Test Match
A detailed scan of the browser log revealed ongoing betting transactions tied to odds, run-fairs, and match outcomes for the India vs Sri Lanka Test match taking place at Galle, Sri Lanka.
During interrogation, Radhanpura admitted that he tracked live scores on his phone to make deals on team victory and loss margins. Investigators confirmed he had placed win-loss bets worth ₹1,000 at the time of his arrest.
Legal Action Initiated Under Gambling Laws
Police have booked and arrested Radhanpura under Section 12 of the Gambling Act. Further legal proceedings and investigations into his betting history and network remain ongoing.
