The Rapid Action Battalion has arrested a 43-year-old man in Dhaka on allegations of administering and promoting international online gambling and betting platforms, The Business Standard reported on 27 August 2026, citing a RAB press release.
According to the release, a RAB-3 team arrested Md Ahidur Rahman during a raid at 20 Outer Circular Road in Rajarbagh under Shahjahanpur Police Station on 25 August. Officers recovered two smartphones, two SIM cards, a motorcycle and Tk 55,500 in cash, and reported finding Tk 81,214 in a bKash account and Tk 50,041 in a Nagad account accessible through the seized devices.
RAB alleged he used fake Facebook and WhatsApp accounts to promote betting sites and that network members sold betting credits through mobile financial services. During preliminary interrogation he allegedly said another 10–12 unidentified people were involved. A case was filed under sections of the Gambling Prevention Act, 2026.
Arrests remain allegations until a court decides.