Delhi Police arrest 3 for IPL online betting racket in East Delhi
Synopsis
Three men were caught mid-match — laptops open, IPL streaming live, phones buzzing with punters — in a Madhu Vihar flat that doubled as an illegal betting hub. The East Delhi bust, backed by apps named 'Sky Live Pro' and 'Skyexch', is a textbook snapshot of how organised online gambling has latched onto India's cricket calendar.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police arrested Manish Jain (50) , Abhishek Jain (26) , and Arpit Gupta (40) on Saturday, 24 May 2026 from Madhu Vihar, East Delhi .
The trio allegedly used betting apps 'Sky Live Pro' , 'Data Calculation Ver 1.0' , and 'Skyexch' to operate an IPL betting syndicate.
Seized items include 2 laptops , 2 tablets , 9 mobile phones , and handwritten betting records.
193/26 registered under Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Delhi Public Gambling Act, 1955 at Police Station Madhu Vihar.
Investigation is ongoing to uncover the full network, financial flows, and additional suspects.
Delhi Police on Saturday, 24 May 2026 arrested three men for allegedly running an organised online IPL betting racket from a residential premises in Madhu Vihar, East Delhi, using multiple betting applications including 'Sky Live Pro', 'Data Calculation Ver 1.0', and 'Skyexch'. The arrests were confirmed by Deputy Commissioner of Police (East District) Rajeev Kumar on Monday.
The Accused and Seizures
The three individuals taken into custody are Manish Jain, 50, a resident of Madhu Vihar; Abhishek Jain, 26, from Jagat Puri; and Arpit Gupta, 40, from Mandawali. Police seized two laptops, two tablets, nine mobile phones, and a notepad containing handwritten betting entries from the premises.
How the Raid Unfolded
Assistant Sub-Inspector Rajiv Kumar received a tip-off on Saturday around 6 pm that Manish Jain and associates were conducting illegal online betting during live IPL T-20 matches and were planning to place heavy bets during an ongoing match. Acting on the intelligence and after securing the necessary search warrant, a police team raided the identified upper-floor premises in Madhu Vihar.
On arrival, officers found all three accused seated in the drawing room with laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and handwritten betting records. Live streaming of an IPL match was running on the tablets, and the accused were allegedly coordinating wagers with punters via phone calls. When they noticed the police team, the accused reportedly attempted to flee and created a commotion, but were promptly overpowered and apprehended.
Legal Action
An FIR bearing number 193/26 has been registered under Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Delhi Public Gambling Act, 1955 at Police Station Madhu Vihar. The case marks a direct application of the decades-old gambling statute to an online betting operation facilitated through mobile applications and software.
Investigation Ongoing
Police have stated that the investigation is continuing to map the wider network, trace financial transactions, and identify other individuals connected to the syndicate. This comes amid a broader national pattern of law enforcement agencies cracking down on online betting operations that exploit the IPL season's massive viewership to drive illegal wagering activity.
Point of View
Not for cloud-hosted apps and real-time punter networks. The Delhi Public Gambling Act of 1955 is the instrument being applied here, but its enforcement against app-based syndicates is cumbersome and rarely reaches the platform operators. Each IPL season produces a fresh wave of such arrests, yet the apps themselves — Sky Live Pro, Skyexch — continue to operate from jurisdictions beyond easy Indian regulatory reach. Until the law catches the software, the raids will keep nabbing the operators at the bottom of the chain.
NationPress
8 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in the East Delhi IPL betting racket case?
Three men — Manish Jain (50) of Madhu Vihar, Abhishek Jain (26) of Jagat Puri, and Arpit Gupta (40) of Mandawali — were arrested by Delhi Police on Saturday, 24 May 2026, for allegedly running an online IPL betting operation from a Madhu Vihar flat.
What betting apps were used in the East Delhi IPL betting case?
The accused allegedly used three applications: 'Sky Live Pro', 'Data Calculation Ver 1.0', and 'Skyexch' to manage and coordinate illegal bets during live IPL T-20 matches.
What charges have been filed against the accused?
An FIR numbered 193/26 has been registered under Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Delhi Public Gambling Act, 1955 at Police Station Madhu Vihar. The sections cover the offences of owning, managing, and being present in a common gaming house.
What was seized during the Madhu Vihar betting raid?
Police seized two laptops, two tablets, nine mobile phones, and a notepad with handwritten betting entries. Live IPL streaming was reportedly running on the tablets at the time of the raid.
Is the investigation into the IPL betting syndicate complete?
No — Delhi Police have stated that the investigation is still in progress to determine the full extent of the network, trace financial transactions, and identify other individuals involved in the online betting syndicate.
