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Delhi Police Bust Illegal Online Casino Racket in Sultan Puri, Nine Including Alleged Kingpin Arrested

Police cite a QR‑plus OTP off‑store app scheme that converted cash into gambling points.

Overview

  • The September 5 raid near DDA Market, P‑Block in Sultan Puri followed a patrol tip‑off and resulted in on‑the‑spot arrests.
  • Police arrested Bhuvender alias Bhupender, 48, identified as the kingpin, along with eight others named by officials.
  • Officers seized Rs 85,320 in cash, six computer systems and gambling articles, and registered an FIR under Sections 3 and 4 of the Delhi Public Gambling Act at Sultan Puri police station.
  • Investigators say the group pushed off‑store download links via QR codes, required OTP access, sold in‑app points for real money, and cycled new links every two to three months.
  • The probe continues, with the operation reported as Mumbai‑based and police noting Bhupender’s five prior cases under the Gambling Act.