In a major breakthrough, the cybercrime wing of the Andhra Pradesh police has busted an interstate online betting racket connected to Visakhapatnam. Acting on credible intelligence, the police conducted a planned raid, leading to the arrest of 13 individuals involved in the illegal operation.

The arrested individuals were reportedly operating through online platforms, facilitating illegal betting on cricket matches and other events. Preliminary investigations revealed that the racket had links across multiple states and was generating large volumes of unaccounted money.

Officials seized electronic devices, bank documents, and mobile phones used in the transactions. Authorities suspect that the group may have been laundering money through digital wallets and cryptocurrency platforms to evade detection.

"This is part of an ongoing effort to clamp down on cybercrimes and illegal gambling activities that affect social and economic order," said a senior official from the cybercrime division. The police have also launched a deeper investigation to trace the larger network behind the racket.

The arrests have sparked fresh concerns about the rise in tech-savvy betting operations and the need for tighter surveillance and digital literacy.

The accused are currently in judicial custody, and charges under the Public Gambling Act, Information Technology Act, and relevant sections of the IPC have been filed against them.

The Vizag police urge citizens to stay alert and report suspicious online activities as they continue to monitor for cyber offenses.