Electronic Gambling Fraud Gang Busted In Bengaluru, Five Arrested With 50 Lakh Worth Devices
Bengaluru CCB police have arrested five men accused of cheating gamblers with electronic devices and seized scanners, vehicles, phones and other equipment during the operation.
Bengaluru police have uncovered an unusual cheating operation linked to gambling, where a group allegedly used concealed electronic technology to gain an unfair advantage during card games. The Central Crime Branch arrested five people in connection with the case and seized electronic equipment and several vehicles.
According to police, the accused allegedly targeted people with substantial amounts of money and invited them to gambling locations arranged in advance. Their method reportedly involved a device designed to look like a mobile phone, which could scan playing cards and provide information about the cards being used.
The investigation has also revealed how carefully the group allegedly concealed its technology. Police said the accused used items including a small lens, a watch, a car key and a tiny earpiece to connect with the electronic system. Since these devices could be used discreetly, other players were reportedly unaware that the game was being manipulated.
The accused allegedly followed a strategy to avoid raising suspicion. They would initially lose a few rounds and gain the confidence of the other players. Once they believed the opponents were comfortable, the group allegedly relied on the electronic system to win repeatedly.
During the operation, police seized scanners and other electronic equipment reportedly worth around 50 lakh. One car, one auto rickshaw, three two wheelers and seven mobile phones were also taken into custody.
Police are now investigating how many people may have been cheated through the alleged scheme and whether the group was connected to similar gambling operations elsewhere.
In a separate case, Kaul Bazaar police in Ballari arrested a man suspected of involvement in a long series of house burglaries. The accused, identified as Hanumantappa from Karimaramma Nagar, is allegedly linked to around 40 theft cases across Ballari, Vijayanagara, Chitradurga and Davanagere districts.
Investigators said the suspect allegedly broke into houses using a rod and later sold stolen gold through jewellery shops. Police recovered around 110 grams of gold ornaments and 10 lakh in cash during the investigation.
The two cases highlight the different methods being used by criminals, from technology based gambling fraud to repeated house burglaries. Police investigations into both incidents are continuing.
