Hyderabad online betting | Accused allegedly organised online and offline betting and poker activities, collected betting money and facilitated casino trips to Goa
Hyderabad Online Betting | Hyderabad, Oct. 7: Goshamahal Police have busted an alleged online and offline betting network and arrested a 23-year-old man for reportedly organising betting and poker activities, collecting betting amounts and facilitating casino trips to Goa.
According to a press note issued by B. Sravan Kumar, Inspector of Police, Goshamahal Police Station, the accused was identified as Krishna Bhati, son of Vinod Kumar Bhati, a resident of Hari Om Colony near Deepa Nursing Home in Goshamahal.
Police apprehended Bhati on October 6, 2026, following an investigation into betting-related activities in the area. A case has been registered in Crime No. 381/2026 under Section 3(1) of the Telangana Gaming Act, and further investigation is underway to identify and apprehend other persons allegedly involved in the network.
Hyderabad Online Betting | Online platforms allegedly used
Police said Bhati was allegedly involved in organising both online and offline betting and poker activities. He reportedly collected betting amounts through cash and online payments and facilitated trips to casinos in Goa.
Investigators also found that various mobile applications and online platforms were allegedly being used for the activities, including the “PP Poker” application and “bajrangiid247.online”.
Bhati was arrested and produced before the court, which remanded him to judicial custody.
Police identify other alleged members
Police said several other persons allegedly linked to the betting network are absconding and efforts are underway to trace them.
The absconding accused have been identified as Upender Varma alias Lala Bhai of Mayur Pan Shop, Jivesh Jain, Ajith Jakhar, Gattu Jain, Krishna Mantri, Jayesh Bajaj, Ariyanth, Rahul Jain, Rahul Agarwal, Vansh, Rohit Bung, Avidhesh Bhandari, Ainesh, and Akhil Kuhad, besides others./
Police said further investigation will focus on identifying the wider network, its organisers, facilitators and financial channels.
Hyderabad Online Betting | Accused linked to other cases
Police said Krishna Bhati had also been involved in other cases registered at Goshamahal Police Station.
These include Crime No. 343/2026, registered under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Explosives Act, Crime No. 355/2026 under relevant BNS provisions, and an e-Petty case bearing No. HYD2362PC221824643 under Section 21(d) of the Hyderabad City Police Act.
Police seized one iPhone 14 Pro Max from the accused.
Police issue warning to public
Goshamahal Police warned that strict legal action would be taken against organisers, promoters, agents, facilitators and participants involved in online or offline betting, gambling and poker activities.
Police particularly cautioned students and young people against becoming involved in betting, stating that addiction can result in heavy financial losses, disruption to education and careers, mental distress and, in severe cases, suicidal tendencies.
The police also advised the public not to provide bank accounts, UPI IDs or other financial instruments for receiving or transferring betting money. People were further warned against promoting or sharing betting links, applications or referral codes.
Parents and guardians were urged to monitor the online activities of children and counsel them about the financial, legal and social risks associated with betting and gambling.
Police appealed to members of the public to promptly report information about illegal betting or gambling activities to the authorities.
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