Nellore (Andhra Pradesh), March 3 Andhra Pradesh Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly operating an international online cricket betting racket with links to Dubai and Bangkok, a senior police official said on Tuesday.
The two individuals were allegedly diverting large sums of money through betting applications and digital transactions.
The accused were identified as P Mahesh Babu (37), a resident of Buchireddypalem in Nellore district, and P Hari Krishna (29), a resident of Kandukur mandal of Prakasam district, the police said.
"Two individuals were arrested for operating an international online cricket betting racket with links to Dubai and Bangkok. We will not tolerate those who organize or participate in cricket betting, as gambling destroys families and leads to severe financial losses," Nellore district Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Deeksha told
