Raigad, Maharashtra – In a major crackdown on illegal online gambling, the Raigad Cyber Police have arrested Bharmal Hanuman Meena (38) from Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, for operating a widespread online gaming and betting scam involving fraudulent mobile apps and mule bank accounts.
Acting on a complaint from a citizen in Alibag, who lost Rs10,000 on a gaming app, police registered a case on September 19. Subsequent investigations uncovered a vast network of apps—including AM999, Madhur Matka, Parimatch, Casinodays, Bluechip, 1XBET, 4rabet, and more—used to lure users with false promises of high returns.
Police found that Rs194.4 crore had been routed through 44 mule bank accounts, many opened in the names of ordinary citizens like shopkeepers and homemakers. These accounts processed suspicious high-value transactions—some as high as Rs186 crore in just two months—raising concerns about possible bank staff involvement.
According to investigators, the accused and his associates earned daily commissions while rerouting the money through multiple shell firms and relatives’ accounts. So far, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is tracking an estimated Rs3,000 crore worth of suspicious transactions involving over 500 mule accounts across India.
