Hyderabad Police Arrests Man Involved in Online Gaming Website Scam

The Hyderabad Police in India have successfully apprehended and arrested a 36-year-old man, Hitesh Goyal, for his alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme operating through an online gaming website. The arrest was made possible through a joint effort by the Hyderabad Police and its cybercrime division.

During the operation, the police managed to recover a staggering amount of Rs 1.40 crore in cash, along with 52 debit cards, 23 mobile phones, three hard disks, two laptops, and 36 bank chequebooks that were in the possession of the accused.

Modus Operandi and Accomplices

According to K Sreenivasa Reddy, the Hyderabad Police Commissioner, the accused Hitesh Goyal, along with his associate Sanjeev, who resides in Dubai and Hong Kong, carried out their fraudulent activities through an online gaming website called ‘dafabet.com’. The duo strategically collaborated with the organizers of the website, which operated from the Philippines, Dubai, Hong Kong, and China, to deceive and cheat innocent individuals across the country.

The investigation revealed that Sanjeev, in collaboration with the website’s organizers, shared multiple bank accounts and merchant IDs to carry out their fraudulent operations effectively. This allowed them to exploit unsuspecting victims and manipulate financial transactions.

Victim Complaint and Legal Actions

The police initiated the arrest following a complaint lodged by a resident of Hyderabad who fell victim to the scam orchestrated through the ‘dafabet.com’ website. The victim reported that he was defrauded of a substantial sum amounting to Rs 70 lakh, which was transferred to a bank account provided by the accused.

Based on the evidence collected and the victim’s statement, the Hyderabad Police charged the accused under sections 419 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code, which pertain to cheating by personation and general cheating, respectively. Additionally, sections 3 and 4 of the TS Amendment Gaming Act of 2017 were also invoked against them.

Ongoing Investigation

The Hyderabad Police continue their investigation into the online gaming website scam, aiming to uncover any possible connections and accomplices involved in the fraudulent activities. The recovered cash and confiscated electronic devices will be thoroughly examined to gather further evidence against the accused. The police are dedicated to ensuring justice for all the victims affected by this scam.