1 hour agoCrime
48LENS
2 SourcesAndhra Pradesh, India
thebalanced.newsVisakhapatnam Police Arrest 24 in International Online Betting Syndicate Bust
Visakhapatnam police arrested 24 individuals linked to an international online betting syndicate operating across multiple Indian states and Sri Lanka. The operation, involving at least seven betting platforms, reportedly facilitated transactions worth between Rs 400 crore and Rs 1,500 crore. The alleged kingpin, known as Gabbar, was apprehended in Kolkata along with six associates. Investigations revealed the use of numerous bank accounts and call centers to manage betting and money laundering, with digital forensic tools aiding the probe.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
35%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles present a law enforcement perspective focusing on the police investigation and arrests without political commentary. Both sources emphasize official statements from the police commissioner and technical details of the operation, reflecting a neutral, fact-based framing centered on crime and regulatory enforcement.
Sentiment — Neutral (35/100)
The coverage maintains a factual and neutral tone, highlighting the police's investigative success and the scale of the illegal betting operation. There is no emotional language or sensationalism; instead, the tone is informative, focusing on the procedural aspects and ongoing investigation.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| thehindu | Visakhapatnam police bust 400 crore online betting racket; 7 held | Center | Neutral |
| news18 | Vizag police arrest 24 people involved in international online betting syndicate | Center | Negative |
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 13 May, 12:11 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1813 May, 12:11 pmVizag police arrest 24 people involved in international online betting syndicate
- 2thehindu13 May, 12:37 pmVisakhapatnam police bust 400 crore online betting racket; 7 held
Lens Score breakdown
48/100
Public interest32/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Accountability flags
TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.
- financial irregularity
This story involves alleged financial misconduct — unexplained transactions, procurement irregularities, or misuse of public/shareholder funds.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Government
Visakhapatnam PoliceVisakhapatnam Police CommissionerCyber Crime Police Station
Enforcement
Visakhapatnam PoliceCyber Crime Police Station
Story context
- Category
- Crime
- Location
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 13 May 2026
- Key entities
- VisakhapatnamCroreIndian rupeeKolkataKarnatakaWest BengalAndhra PradeshStates and union territories of IndiaSri LankaIndiaJharkhandMaharashtra
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