After Chinese betting app scam, Gujarat cops now chasing Malaysian 'Big Boss' in Rs 33 crore scam
Chinese betting app scam, Gujarat police are now chasing a Malaysian individual known as 'Big Boss' in another scam that is said to be worth Rs 33 crore.
As per a report in The Times of India, cops are hunting for the Malaysian 'Big Boss, whose real name is Tan Chee Keat, or Kenny, along with four compatriots. The scam surfaced after it was found that a substantial sum amounting to Rs 33 crore had traversed from numerous bank accounts in two districts of Saurashtra to Kuala Lumpur.
Cops are currently investigating to ascertain the number of people who were enticed by the accused with promises of substantial returns on bets placed through these fraudulent apps.
On August 12, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) received information that an NRI (non-resident Indian) residing in Malaysia, Rohit Vadher, along with a Malaysian national, Chua Ming Ho, alias Robin, and a resident of Sutrapada in Gir Somnath, Mahek Chhag, were engaged in cheating individuals through betting and gambling apps while also allegedly establishing counterfeit bank accounts.
Utilising informers and technical surveillance, the ATS successfully identified Chagg and eight individuals from Veraval and Rajkot who were collaborating with Vadher and the five Malaysians in their illicit activities.
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Vadher, who played a pivotal role in this scheme, allegedly enticed Chhag by revealing that his «Big Boss» operated an extensive network of online gaming and gambling, which was used to defraud people. Vadher further induced Chhag by offering compensation for each account opened, all intended for money laundering purposes. Once persuaded, Vadher arranged visas and
