Delhi Police bust online cricket betting racket, arrest two from GTB Enclave
Synopsis
Delhi Police caught two GTB Enclave residents mid-operation — one running a betting calculator on a laptop, the other streaming a live ICC T-20 match and collecting wagers via the 'Cricket Guru' app. The bust is part of a widening national crackdown that has already seen the ED raid IPL betting networks across Assam and Delhi.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police arrested Akshay, 48, and Sunil Dutt, 32, both of GTB Enclave , for running an online cricket betting racket on 21 June 2026 .
The accused were caught facilitating bets during a live ICC T-20 match between Bangladesh and Australia .
Sunil Dutt allegedly used the 'Cricket Guru' app for live streaming; Akshay managed betting accounts on a laptop.
405/26 was registered at Seemapuri Police Station under Sections 3/4/5 of the Delhi Public Gambling Act, 1955 .
Seized items include one laptop , three mobile phones , and one diary .
The bust follows an Enforcement Directorate crackdown on an illegal IPL betting network across Assam and Delhi on 26 May .
Delhi Police have dismantled an online cricket betting racket operating out of GTB Enclave in the national capital, arresting two men during a live ICC T-20 match between Bangladesh and Australia, officials said on Sunday, 21 June. The operation marks a fresh enforcement push against illegal sports gambling networks in Delhi.
How the Raid Unfolded
Acting on credible intelligence, the Special Staff of Shahdara District constituted a raiding team under Inspector Ashish Kumar, In-Charge Special Staff, operating under the overall supervision of Mohinder Singh, ACP/Ops. The team descended on the identified premises and caught the accused in the act of facilitating live bets.
According to investigators, one accused was managing betting transactions and accounts on a laptop using a dedicated betting calculator application, while the other was live-streaming the match through a mobile application and collecting bets from punters via mobile phones.
Who Was Arrested
The two accused have been identified as Akshay, 48, and Sunil Dutt, 32, both residents of GTB Enclave, New Delhi. During interrogation, Akshay reportedly admitted to maintaining betting records and calculations on the laptop, while Sunil Dutt acknowledged using the 'Cricket Guru' application for live streaming and facilitating wagers.
Evidence Seized
All electronic devices used in the operation were taken into custody as evidence. Seized items include one laptop, three mobile phones, one laptop charger, two mobile phone chargers, and one diary. A First Information Report — FIR No. 405/26 dated 19 June — has been registered at Seemapuri Police Station under Sections 3/4/5 of the Delhi Public Gambling Act, 1955.
Broader Crackdown on Cricket Betting
This bust comes amid a wider law-enforcement focus on illegal cricket betting rackets across India. Last month, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted late-night search operations in Assam and New Delhi in connection with a large-scale illegal IPL betting network and alleged money laundering. Those searches, conducted under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, spanned multiple locations in Guwahati and Tinsukia in Assam and continued overnight on 26 May.
What Comes Next
Further investigation is underway to identify other individuals connected to the illegal betting network and to trace the financial transactions involved. Authorities are expected to map the digital money trail to determine the scale of the racket and any wider syndicate links.
Point of View
Three phones, and a streaming app were enough to run a live betting operation during an international match. That accessibility is precisely what makes online cricket betting so difficult to contain. The ED's simultaneous focus on money laundering in Assam and Delhi suggests agencies are finally pursuing the financial architecture behind these networks, not just the street-level operators. The real test is whether the investigation traces funds upstream — past the punters and the Akshays — to the syndicate layers that profit most.
NationPress
21 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in the Delhi cricket betting racket bust?
Delhi Police arrested two men — Akshay , 48, and Sunil Dutt , 32 — both residents of GTB Enclave, New Delhi. They were caught facilitating live online bets during an ICC T-20 match between Bangladesh and Australia.
What app was used in the Delhi online betting racket?
According to investigators, Sunil Dutt used the 'Cricket Guru' application to live-stream the match and accept bets via mobile phones, while Akshay managed betting accounts and calculations on a laptop using a betting calculator application.
What FIR has been registered and under which law?
FIR No. 405/26, dated 19 June, has been registered at Seemapuri Police Station under Sections 3/4/5 of the Delhi Public Gambling Act, 1955, following the arrests.
What items were seized by Delhi Police in the betting raid?
Police seized one laptop, three mobile phones, one laptop charger, two mobile phone chargers, and one diary — all used as part of the illegal betting operation.
How does this bust connect to the broader cricket betting crackdown in India?
It follows a late-night Enforcement Directorate operation on 26 May targeting a large-scale illegal IPL betting network, with searches conducted under the PMLA, 2002, at multiple locations in Guwahati, Tinsukia in Assam, and New Delhi.
