Crackdown on online betting apps promoters continues: Kiran Goud, Shyamala among 11 influencers booked

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Police has intensified their efforts to crack a whip on the social media influencers for allegedly promoting online betting apps.

As part of it, the Panjagutta Police on Monday filed cases against 11 actors and social media influencers, including Imran Khan, Harsha Sai, Tasty Teja, Kiran Goud, Vishnu Priya, Shyamala, Rithu Chowdhary, Bandaru Sheshayani Supritha, Ajay, Sunny and Sudheer, on charges of allegedly promoting betting apps.

Many students are into online betting

Vinay Vangala (40), a private employee from Matrusri Nagar, filed a complaint alleging that mobile apps and websites promoting gambling activities violated the Public Gambling Act of 1867.

The complainant stated that he has been attending training classes in Ameerpet for his career growth and he had observed that most of the students who come for this training are discussing betting apps on social media.

Taking a serious note of the matter, Vinay lodged an official complaint before the Panjagutta Police, regarding the widespread usage of illegal online betting applications. Vinay further said that several mobile applications and websites, which are promoting illegal gambling and betting activities, are being widely used in the locality.

These platforms are in direct violation of the gambling laws and regulations, especially, the Public Gambling Act of 1867, causing harm to individuals and society by encouraging this addictive short-term risky money-making behaviour, leading to financial distress. He was influenced by such betting applications and was about to invest in one such gambling venture. But, due to his family’s word of caution, he did not do so.

Who are the influencers promoting online betting apps?

Vinay provided details of influencers allegedly promoting these platforms, including their social media handles and the names of betting apps that include Imran Khan Jetx (pari match) Imran Khan 3237, Vishnu Priya 777 (www.Taj777book.com) Harsha Sai Pari match app Harsha Sai, Shyamala Andhra 365 app, Tasty Teja tasty teja, Rithu_Chowdhary Rithu_Chowdhary Bandaru Sheshayani Supritha _supritha_9, Kiran goud Kirangoud_cop_5, Ajay www.winbuzz Itzz_mr_ajay, Sunny Target games call_me_sunny and Sudheer Cricket win analyst in telegram Realanalystsudheerr_ Target Audience.

What are the advertising methods of online betting apps?

The apps appear to be targeting young adults and the general public, making gambling easily accessible.

These platforms are actively promoting their services through social media channels and unregulated advertising, which further exacerbates the problem. The complainant suspects thousands of crores of money involved in these online betting apps. He appealed to the authorities to take swift action to investigate and shut down these illegal betting operations.