Hyderabad, Oct. 7 -- The Goshamahal Police has apprehended a man for his involvement in organising online and offline betting and poker activities, collecting betting amounts through cash and online payments, and facilitating casino trips to Goa.

The accused, caught on Tuesday, October 6, has been identified as 23-year-old Krishna Bhati, a businessman. He is a resident of Hari Om Colony in Goshamahal. Police also recovered two high-end smartphones from him.

He was also found using various mobile applications and online platforms, i.e., the "PP Poker" application and "bajrangiid247.online".

A case has been registered in under Section 3(1) (punishment for anyone who opens, keeps, operates, or uses or permits to be used any common gaming ...