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ED searches 15 locations in Telangana, Andhra over alleged betting, investment app fraud

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted simultaneous searches at 15 locations across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, specifically targeting areas including Hyderabad and Vijayawada. These actions were part of an ongoing investigation into alleged online betting platforms and fraudulent investment application networks operating in the region.

State

Telangana

First reported

October 2026

Agency involved

Enforcement Directorate (ED)

Locations searched

15 locations across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh (including Hyderabad and Vijayawada)

Originating case

FIR registered at Pune Cybercrime Police Station, Maharashtra

Law invoked

Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

Alleged modus operandi

Online betting and fraudulent investment apps routing money via shell companies and crypto

Status

Ongoing searches and investigation

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

According to reports, the investigation stems from an FIR registered at the Pune Cybercrime Police Station in Maharashtra and is being conducted under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Investigators are examining suspected interstate networks accused of trapping individuals with promises of high returns and cheating them out of massive sums.

Authorities suspect that funds collected through these illegal betting operations were routed abroad using shell companies and cryptocurrency transactions to hide the movement of money. Officials searched the residences and offices of suspected key operatives, examining digital devices, financial records, and documents related to alleged hawala operators.

Not yet reported: The articles do not specify the exact total amount recovered or the identities and number of individuals arrested during the searches.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

The Enforcement Directorate is actively examining documents, financial records, and digital devices seized during the searches, while official confirmation regarding exact recoveries and identities is awaited.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

Unsuspecting individuals from interstate networks who were allegedly lured with false promises of high returns through fraudulent investment apps and betting platforms.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

October 2026The Enforcement Directorate carried out simultaneous searches at 15 locations across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh as part of a money laundering investigation.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

Suspects allegedly lured unsuspecting people with false promises of high returns.
Victims were trapped using online betting platforms and fraudulent investment applications.
Organisers allegedly cheated the public to the tune of hundreds of crores of rupees.
Collected funds were reportedly routed abroad through shell companies and cryptocurrency transactions to conceal their movement.

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Sources and further reading

Optional. The full story is above; these are the original reports it was prepared from.

telanganatoday.comOriginal report Telangana Todaytelanganatoday.com ED searches 15 locations in Telangana, Andhra over alleged betting, investment app fraud - Telangana TodayTelangana Today · 23 Oct 2026 ED searches 15 locations in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh - Hyderabad MailHyderabad Mail · 23 Oct 2026

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