Raigarh Police Bust Massive Online Cricket Betting Syndicate; ₹1.03 Crore Seized in Historic Crackdown

Major Action Against Organized Crime: Hawala Network Used to Launder Betting Money Dismantled; Three Kingpins Arrested

RAIGARH | May 13, 2026In a landmark operation against organized economic offenses, the Raigarh Police has dismantled one of the largest online cricket betting and hawala syndicates in the region. Under the direct supervision of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shashi Mohan Singh, a joint team comprising the Cyber Cell, Kotwali, and Gharghoda police successfully uncovered a sophisticated network involved in illegal betting, money laundering, and hawala transactions.

The SeizureThe police recovered assets worth ₹1,03,86,300, which includes:Cash: ₹1,02,81,300 (over 1 crore in liquid currency)Equipment: 1 currency counting machine and 4 high-end mobile phones.Evidence: Crucial documents and digital evidence of financial money trails.

The ArrestsThree key figures behind the organized racket have been taken into custody:Karan Chaudhary (alias Karan Agarwal): The primary operator with a long criminal history.Pushkar Agarwal: Involved in the financial movement of illicit funds.Sunil Kumar Agarwal: Facilitator of the hawala network to “whiten” black money.Modus Operandi: Betting to Hawala Investigations revealed that the mastermind, Karan Chaudhary, operated a vast network spanning Raigarh, Sakti, Raipur, Bilaspur, and Delhi.

Instead of keeping the betting profits in his own accounts, the money was “dumped” through local businesses, petrol pumps, and medical stores. From there, it was moved through hawala channels managed by the father-son duo, Sunil and Pushkar Agarwal, at Krishna Pride Tower.The syndicate avoided detection by using the bank accounts and mobile numbers of employees and associates rather than their own.Criminal Profile & Legal ActionMain accused Karan Chaudhary is a habitual offender with previous records of assault, extortion, and kidnapping.

Given the organized nature of the crime, the police have invoked Section 111 (Organized Crime) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) along with the Gambling Prohibition Act.The FugitivePolice are currently on a high-alert search for Jasmeet Singh Bagga (alias Gudda Sardar), a key link in the syndicate who managed operations across Sakti and Raipur. His arrest is expected to lead to further revelations regarding bigger “Khaiwals” (betting lords) in the state.

Official Statement SSP Shashi Mohan Singh issued a stern warning:”No network involved in betting, hawala, or organized crime will be spared in this district. Raigarh Police is committed to dismantling the financial backbone of such syndicates. There is no place for economic offenders in Raigarh.”Key Officers Involved:The operation was executed by a dedicated team including ASP Anil Soni, CSP Mayank Mishra, DSP Cyber Unnati Thakur, and Cyber Inspector Vijay Chelak, along with several courageous constables and technical staff.