The accused have been identified as Mohammed Syeed Uddin (26), Mohd Tajuddin (31), Mohd Younis (25), and MD Ayub (24). Police said that Uddin had worked for a call centre in Dubai, and contacted other members to acquire some SIM cards.
The sources said that action taken today reflects the Government's commitment to protect users especially youth, and to curb financial and social harm caused by illegal online betting and gambling platforms
ED initiated an investigation on the basis of a First Information Report registered by the West Bengal Police in connection with illegal online betting operations.
Actress Nidhhi Agerwal on Friday appeared before the CID office allegedly in connection with an online-betting-games promotion case. The actress had earlier been served a notice to appear for an inquiry.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out searches in the case of KC Veerendra, Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Chitradurga constituency in Karnataka, and others related to cheating public in illegal online betting case.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs 307.16 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, as part of the ongoing probe in the case of "Fairplay", which is involved in illegal broadcasting and online betting activities, the agency said on Monday.
The Online Gaming Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, where it was noted that esports will be recognised as a legitimate form of competitive sport in India.
The Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday about online gaming encourages e-sports and online social games while prohibiting harmful online money gaming services, advertisements, and financial transactions related to them.
Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina is likely to come for a statement on Wednesday in the 1xBet case at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in New Delhi following summons by the agency.
Actor Rana Daggubati appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday after he was summoned regarding the alleged online betting games promotion case.
After appearing before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday morning, actor Vijay Deverakonda gave clarification about the summons related to allegedly promoting online betting games.