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Crime
Katni Computer Shop Owner Vijay Bhairavani Arrested in Rs 11.94 crore Online Gaming and Hawala Probe
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 01:15 PM
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Police in Katni have detained Vijay Bhairavani, proprietor of Katni Computers, for alleged involvement in a Rs 11.94 crore online gaming and hawala transaction case.
Katni police arrested Vijay Bhairavani, the owner of the local retail outlet Katni Computers, on suspicion of participating in a large‑scale financial crime. The arrest was made as part of a broader investigation into illicit online gaming and hawala transactions that allegedly amounted to Rs 11.94 crore.
According to the police statement, the seized evidence points to a network that facilitated unregulated gaming activities and parallel money‑transfer channels. The financial magnitude of the case has drawn attention from state law‑enforcement agencies, who are probing the flow of funds across digital platforms.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about co‑accused individuals or the exact mechanisms used to move the money. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials said they will continue to gather evidence before filing formal charges.
According to the police statement, the seized evidence points to a network that facilitated unregulated gaming activities and parallel money‑transfer channels. The financial magnitude of the case has drawn attention from state law‑enforcement agencies, who are probing the flow of funds across digital platforms.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about co‑accused individuals or the exact mechanisms used to move the money. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials said they will continue to gather evidence before filing formal charges.