Online betting: Income Tax raids on 35 locations in Himachal, Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab

September 19, 2025

A major crackdown was launched against an online betting network during Sunday’s Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan. The Income Tax Department’s Chandigarh and Shimla teams conducted a joint operation and raided 35 locations in Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. The operation, dubbed Operation End Game, uncovered a racket worth over ₹300 crore (approximately $3 billion). More than 15 people have been detained in connection with the case.

Investigation revealed that the network was accepting bets on cricket, car racing, and political events through World-777, Diamond Exchange, and the 10XBAT app. ₹50 crore (approximately $5 billion) was bet on the India-Pakistan match alone. The network was operating from Dubai and Armenia.

The accused also planned to send crores of rupees abroad through hawala. During the raid, jewelry, luxury vehicles, electronic devices, and servers worth crores were seized. According to sources, the betting app lured people into betting by showing live casino videos and online videos featuring girls. More than 15 people have been detained in the case.

ED arrests key agent in QFX fraud case
The ED, acting in connection with a major investment scam perpetrated through the QFX/YFX/Botbro platforms, has arrested Harinderpal Singh, the key agent operating in India, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

The special PMLA court in Chandigarh has remanded the accused to ED custody for nine days. The ED’s investigation is based on several FIRs. Cases were registered in Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and other states under sections 120B, 406, and 420 of the Indian Penal Code.