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Guwahati: The Enforcement Directorate conducted a series of overnight raids on May 26 targeting a massive illegal IPL betting syndicate. Operations spanned Guwahati, Tinsukia, and New Delhi, following an investigation into money laundering linked to the illicit betting ring.
The agency launched the crackdown after the Guwahati Crime Branch and Tinsukia Police filed multiple FIRs against several individuals, including Deepesh Bajoria, Ronak Bajoria, Rajesh Jain, Bikash Beria, Nitin Beria, and Suprit Biswas. Officials searched residential properties associated with these individuals and a commercial establishment in Guwahati previously known as Playboy.
Investigators discovered that the syndicate used encrypted platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Instagram to solicit bets, alongside offshore betting portals. The group allegedly funneled illegal proceeds through UPI transactions and bank transfers, layering the funds through family members to make them appear as legitimate assets.
During the searches, the ED recovered 13 lakh rupees in unaccounted cash and seized three luxury vehicles: a Mercedes-Benz, an MG Hector, and a Toyota Fortuner. Officers also confiscated digital devices containing transaction records and communication logs. The agency has frozen several bank accounts linked to the operation as the investigation continues.
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