Hyderabad Police Bust Online Gaming Scam, Arrest Mastermind

Hyderabad, Jan 6, (Maxim News): In a major victory against cybercrime, the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have apprehended 36-year-old Hitesh Goyal, the mastermind behind a complex online gaming scam that swindled unsuspecting individuals out of millions.

Goyal, a resident of Haryana, operated an office in Delhi and collaborated with the organizers of the notorious online gaming website Dafabet to carry out his fraudulent activities.

The case came to light when a victim from Hyderabad’s Somajiguda area filed a complaint alleging that he had been duped through Dafabet (www.dafabet.com). The victim had shockingly transferred a staggering Rs 70 lakhs to bank accounts provided by the con artists. Acting swiftly, the Cyber Crime Police registered a case (Cr.No.887/2023) under relevant sections of the ITA Act, IPC, and the TS Amendment Gaming Act.

Investigations revealed that Goyal, along with his Dubai-based associate Sanjeev, colluded with the organizers of Dafabet, an illegal platform operating from across borders in the Philippines, Dubai, Hong Kong, and China. The duo facilitated Dafabet’s fraudulent activities by providing the platform with numerous bank accounts and Merchant IDs, enabling them to deceive gullible players.

Following a meticulous investigation led by Inspector K. Haribhushana Rao, the police team successfully seized substantial evidence, including: Rs 1,40,00,000/- cash, 23 mobile phones,  3 hard disks, 2 laptops, 36 bank cheque books, 52 debit cards. 

The operation was conducted under the direct supervision of Joint Commissioner of Police, Crimes & SIT, Hyderabad  A.V. Ranganath  and DCP Cyber Crimes, Hyderabad – D. Kavitha, along with ACP Cyber Crime PS, Hyderabad –  R.G Siva Maruthi. Their decisive action brought the scam to light and led to the apprehension of the key perpetrator.

In the wake of this case, the Hyderabad City Police Commissioner issued a strong warning to the public, urging them to remain cautious of fraudulent online gaming websites. He advised individuals to avoid investing in unauthorized platforms promising exorbitant returns, emphasizing the need for vigilance when engaging in online activities.

This successful police operation serves as a critical reminder for citizens to maintain caution and awareness in the online realm. The arrest of Hitesh Goyal sends a clear message that cybercrime will not be tolerated, and perpetrators will face severe consequences for their actions. (Maxim News)

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