Chittoor police intensify surveillance on illegal lottery operations
Chittoor police have launched a crackdown on illegal lottery operations, warning that such activities are criminal offenses. Authorities have registered 32 cases and arrested 55 individuals as part of a year-long drive to protect citizens from financial fraud.
Why it matters
This highlights law enforcement efforts to curb predatory financial practices that target vulnerable populations and middle-class families.
Chittoor police have intensified the surveillance on illegal lotteries, cautioning that purchasing, selling or promoting unauthorised tickets is a criminal offence under State law.
Speaking to the media here on Saturday, Superintendent of Police (SP) Tushar Dudi said that special teams had been formed and continuous checks were under way across the district to curb illegal lottery rackets that dupe people with false promises of quick money.
“Organising, selling, buying, storing, transporting or advertising lotteries without government permission in Andhra Pradesh is completely illegal. Strict legal action will be taken against all those involved,” he said.
Mr. Dudi cautioned the public against misleading advertisements such as “huge profits with small investment”, “win lakhs with one ticket”, and “daily draws”. He warned that anti-social elements were targeting youth, workers and middle-class families.
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