South Asian gambling syndicates are deploying Telegram bots that automatically place bets, notify users of odds, and handle deposits. These bots create a false sense of professionalism and legality, especially among tech-savvy youth.
Users simply type commands to place bets on sports or online games. Many bots are linked with anonymous wallet addresses and offshore servers, making enforcement difficult.
Cybercrime units are urging Telegram to suspend suspicious bots and improve detection of betting-related automation. Experts also recommend that users report bot accounts that solicit gambling activity.
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