Mathematics Meets Scam: Gorakhpur Fraudsters Use Even-Odd Formula in Peanuts Gambling Scam

Gorakhpur. A furniture trader in Gorakhpur fell victim to a gang of fraudsters who extorted Rs. 4 lakhs from him in a peanuts gambling scam. The businessman was lured to a hotel under the pretext of being awarded a contract, where the gang members engaged him in a game of peanuts gambling. The businessman was tricked into believing that he had won Rs. 45 lakhs and, driven by greed, played along.

The fraudsters then cheated him out of Rs. 15 lakhs and threatened him to recover Rs. 4 lakhs. They continued to pressure him to give the remaining Rs. 11 lakhs, which prompted the businessman to seek help from the Cantt Police.

According to Yogendra Sing CO Cantt, a furniture trader in Gorakhpur was deceived by a group of fraudsters who employed a peanuts gambling scam to extort Rs. 4 lakhs from him. The businessman was tricked into believing he had won Rs. 45 lakhs and eventually lost Rs. 15 lakhs to the fraudsters, who then threatened him to pay the remaining Rs. 11 lakhs.

The victim approached the Cantt Police for assistance, and upon investigation, the police arrested three members of the gang and seized Rs. 2.30 lakhs, seven fake Aadhaar cards, three PAN cards, and a bike and car from them. The accused were identified as Manoj Dubey, Radheshyam Singh alias Munna Singh, and Amit Kumar.

The fraudsters used small items like peanuts, gram, and kidney beans to gamble, employing a mathematical formula based on even and odd numbers to determine victory or loss. The gang kept one to four items in four separate locations, and the total number of items used in gambling was 60.

Swift action by the Cantt Police in apprehending the accused is commendable and should serve as a warning to other would-be scammers. It is essential for the public to remain vigilant and alert to avoid becoming victims of such fraudulent schemes.