Illegal Betting Racket Exposed During India-Australia Semi

The Delhi Crime Branch has arrested two bookies involved in illegal betting during the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final between India and Australia. The accused, Parveen Kochhar and Sanjeev Kumar, were caught placing bets before the high-stakes match on March 4. A tip-off received by Sub-Inspector Anuj Kumar led to a raid in Sector 23, Dwarka, where the suspects were apprehended.

Two bookies arrested for illegal betting on the India vs Australia semi-final.
Raid conducted by Delhi Crime Branch and NDR after a tip-off.
Police seized electronic devices and betting records.
Syndicate used both online and offline betting methods.
Estimated daily transactions reached Rs 1.5 lakh.

Seized Items from the Accused

Authorities recovered multiple devices and records, including:

25 mobile phones
Two laptops
One LED Smart TV
Two notepads & pens
One wooden box suitcase
Two Sony recorders

These devices were used for live betting and tracking match odds.

🚨 CRICKET BETTING RACKET BUSTED 🚨

🔹 NDR, Crime Branch Cracks Down on Illegal Betting! ⚖️🚔
🔹 Two Bookies Arrested – Caught red-handed betting on India vs Australia Champions Trophy Semi-Final 🎲🏏
🔹 Huge Inventory of Betting Equipment Seized – Major blow to illegal gambling… pic.twitter.com/1OSUwIRLNd
— Crime Branch Delhi Police (@CrimeBranchDP) March 6, 2025

How the Betting Racket Operated

The accused used two primary methods to run their betting network:

Online Betting via Master ID
- Parveen Kochhar, the syndicate mastermind, bought a Master ID from a betting site.
- Created Super Master IDs and sold them to bettors.
Offline Betting via Direct Calls
- Bettors placed live bets through phone calls.
- Rates fluctuated based on match conditions.

Illegal Betting Continues to Rise in India

Cricket is one of India’s most-followed sports, and illegal betting has become a multi-million industry. Parveen Kochhar, who previously owned a factory in Mundka, entered betting for quick financial gains. The syndicate operated for two years, with daily transactions exceeding Rs 1.5 lakh. Profits and losses varied between Rs 30,000 to 40,000 per matchday.

Need for Stricter Laws and Regulations

Despite multiple crackdowns, illegal betting remains a challenge. The rise of online platforms makes enforcement difficult, highlighting the need for stricter laws and better monitoring to protect the integrity of Indian sports.

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