An investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into illegal online betting networks has revealed a shocking discovery — a bike-taxi driver in Delhi had more than Rs 331 crore deposited into his bank account. Officials suspect the individual was used as a front to launder large sums of money connected to a nationwide betting syndicate.
The money trail has reportedly led investigators to an extravagant wedding in Udaipur, Rajasthan, raising questions about the misuse of laundered funds for lavish ceremonies. Preliminary evidence suggests the funds were rerouted through several shell firms and digital wallets before reaching the accounts tied to high-profile events.
Authorities are now tracing the origin of the transferred sums and scrutinizing possible links to foreign betting apps. The ED has already summoned multiple individuals and is examining digital transactions that indicate a complex layering process typical of modern money laundering schemes.
“This case underscores the sophistication of illegal betting operations and their ability to exploit unsuspecting people for financial transactions,” said an official familiar with the investigation.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further arrests or property seizures are expected as more details emerge.
Author’s summary: ED’s probe into illegal betting exposed Rs 331 crore in a Delhi driver’s account, uncovering a laundering trail connected to a sumptuous Udaipur wedding.