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Haryana Police swings to action against real money online gaming - Reddyanna888

31 May 2026
Source:Official Press Release, Haryana Police
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Haryana Police swings to action against real money online gaming - Reddyanna888

In an operation conducted by Thana Cyber Manesar, Gurugram Police, 6 accused were arrested who were involved in running an online gaming panel used for financial transactions and cyber fraud (including lottery-style scams).

May 31, 2026 | Gurugram, Haryana, India

On May 28-29, officers of Haryana Police raided a flat in Signature Global Society, Sector 37D, Gurugram, leading to the arrest of six suspects. Significant seizures included 31 mobile phones, 9 laptops, 43 SIM cards, 9 ATM cards, bank documents, and swipe machines, showcasing a well-equipped operation likely targeting victims through fake rewards and apps.

The gang allegedly operated dedicated gaming panels, similar to platforms like "Reddyanna888" flagged in related cases, to lure victims with promises of easy wins, process illicit payments via QR codes, and siphon funds through mule accounts.

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This is not an isolated incident. It forms part of a broader, multi-pronged national offensive against illegal online gambling that has intensified since the passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025.

Modus Operandi - How the "dedicated panels" worked

  1. Fake front ends. The gang built counterfeit websites and apps mimicking gaming/lottery platforms. The name that keeps appearing is "Reddyanna888" or "Reddy Anna."
  2. Social-media recruitment. Ads on Instagram and WhatsApp lured users to deposit money for betting. One slide shows a hand on a backlit gaming keyboard to illustrate the digital interface.
  3. Panel handlers. Each suspect operated a "panel", essentially an admin dashboard that could approve deposits, freeze withdrawals, and route money. That's how they executed unauthorized transactions without touching a bank branch.
  4. Bank kits by courier. The accused allegedly received full bank-account kits, SIM cards, and QR-payment sound boxes via WhatsApp-coordinated deliveries. The evidence photos show stacks of ATM cards from different banks, passbooks, and cheque books, classic mule-account setups.
  5. Flat-as-call-centre. Both Sector 31(B) and Sector 37D locations were residential flats converted into 24/7 operations, with multiple phones logged into panels simultaneously.

The 6 accused arrested by the police from the spot have been identified as: Nishant, Arjun Kumar, Harsh, Tanuj alias Nonu, Shoaib, and Samarjeet. All of them are residents of Delhi. Currently, the police have taken the main accused on remand and have intensified the interrogation to reach their kingpins. Furthermore, a case of fraud has been registered under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Haryana Prevention of Gambling Act

How the "dedicated panels" worked, according to the posts

This is the part Facebook commenters are focusing on. The feeds don't just say "online fraud", they walk through the infrastructure:

  1. Fake front ends. The gang built counterfeit websites and apps mimicking legitimate gaming/lottery platforms. The name that keeps appearing is "Reddyanna888" or "Reddy Anna."
  2. Social-media recruitment. Ads on Instagram and WhatsApp lured users to deposit money for betting. One slide shows a hand on a backlit gaming keyboard to illustrate the digital interface.
  3. Panel handlers. Each suspect operated a "panel", essentially an admin dashboard that could approve deposits, freeze withdrawals, and route money. That's how they executed unauthorized transactions without touching a bank branch.
  4. Bank kits by courier. The accused allegedly received full bank-account kits, SIM cards, and QR-payment sound boxes via WhatsApp-coordinated deliveries. The evidence photos show stacks of ATM cards from different banks, passbooks, and cheque books, classic mule-account setups.
  5. Flat-as-call-centre. Both Sector 31(B) and Sector 37D locations were residential flats converted into 24/7 operations, with multiple phones logged into panels simultaneously.

Those arrested are named as Aditya (Charkhi Dadri), Kapil (Mahendragarh), Sunny, and a fourth variously reported as Sachi (Agra) or Suraj (Mathura).

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