Massive Crackdown: 66 Arrested in Bengaluru Turf Club Raids Exposing ‘Illegal Betting and GST Fraud’; Rs 3.45 Crore Confiscated
On Friday, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Bengaluru City Police detained 66 individuals during a crackdown at the Bangalore Turf Club, a well-known horse racing venue.
The operation exposed significant problems in financial record-keeping and the avoidance of Goods and Services Tax (GST). Additionally, officials seized a substantial amount of Rs 3.45 crore in cash and discovered 55 mobile devices.
The raids were initiated based on credible tips suggesting irregularities at the club situated on Race Course Road.
According to sources, the CCB received reliable information indicating the occurrence of illegal betting at the club.
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Complaints had also been lodged regarding irregularities in keeping financial records and the failure to maintain proper documentation for the money collected from club attendees.
Furthermore, the police uncovered instances of GST evasion during the raids.
The names mentioned in the First Information Report registered at the High Grounds police station include several entities such as Srihari Enterprises, Banashankari Enterprises, Surya and Co, Paras and Co, Aditya Enterprises, Tejaswini Enterprises, and Maruti Enterprises, among others.
As per the FIR, these stalls are accused of engaging in unlawful betting activities.
The FIR has invoked legal provisions under the Indian Penal Code, Karnataka Race Betting Act, and the Karnataka Police Act to address the alleged offenses.
