Inside illegal betting apps: Curacao licences, mule accounts and offshore network draining Indian money

A TOI investigation reveals that seemingly isolated cricket betting hubs in India are part of a larger offshore network, primarily licensed in Curaçao. This Dutch Caribbean island has become a key licensing base for betting platforms targeting Indian users, with a recurring pattern of offshore hubs and similar money-movement architectures behind multiple illegal apps.

PNSPNS
Jan 19, 2026 - 22:18
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Inside illegal betting apps: Curacao licences, mule accounts and offshore network draining Indian money
A TOI investigation reveals that seemingly isolated cricket betting hubs in India are part of a larger offshore network, primarily licensed in Curaçao. This Dutch Caribbean island has become a key licensing base for betting platforms targeting Indian users, with a recurring pattern of offshore hubs and similar money-movement architectures behind multiple illegal apps.

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