Anurag Dwivedi, a 26-year-old YouTuber from Khajur village, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, is on ED's radar for illegal betting operations and money laundering. After a loss in betting in 2017, Anurag escaped to Delhi and used Dream-11 and his own fantasy app to amass wealth. Currently residing in Dubai, he recently wed his girlfriend there. The ED has raided his locations in Lucknow and Unnao, freezing crores in assets and luxury cars. This has left the village in silence, with his family in fear.
The Journey from Cycling to Crores
Anurag Dwivedi's journey started modestly. As a young cyclist in his village, Anurag got addicted to cricket betting and fled to Delhi fearing his father's anger. In Delhi, he changed his fortunes through fantasy cricket, becoming a YouTube sensation. On January 7, 2024, he hosted a grand meetup in Lucknow. Today, he owns a mansion-like home and an impressive fleet of expensive cars.
Bishnoi Gang Threats and Dubai Connections
In December 2024, Anurag made headlines when Rohit Godara of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang threatened him with murder demands for a crore ransom. In fear, he sought help from UP police.
In November 2025, Anurag had a grand wedding in a Dubai hotel, flying 25 villagers there. ED is currently investigating this foreign investment and hawala network.
Silence in the Village, Mansion Locked
Following ED's raid, Khajur village is engulfed in fear. Anurag's palatial residence covers one and a half bigha, known for its tall boundary and massive gate. Villagers state that his uncle manages the local market. Post-investigation, the family has secluded themselves indoors, avoiding conversations.
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ED's Freeze on Crores Worth of Assets Including Lamborghini
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid on social media influencer Anurag Dwivedi in connection with illegal online betting and gambling, covering 10 locations in Lucknow, Unnao, and Delhi. Based on a fraud case filed in Kolkata, this raid resulted in freezing 20 lakhs in cash, 4 luxurious cars worth over 4 crores, and 3 crores in movable and immovable properties. Anurag is accused of promoting betting apps and receiving illicit funds (POC) through hawala. The syndicate, operated from Siliguri, utilized fake bank accounts and Telegram.
Luxury Cars Spark ED's Attention
ED attached 4 high-end cars from Anurag Dwivedi’s fleet during the raid, including a Lamborghini Urus worth over 4 crores, a Mercedes, a Ford Endeavour, and a Thar. Officials discovered cash totaling 20 lakhs at Anurag's premises. Investigations revealed that Anurag created promotional videos for betting apps, enticing the public into these platforms.
Revelation of Hawala and Dubai Links
ED's investigation unveiled that Anurag Dwivedi used betting profits to invest in Dubai properties. Significant sums, deposited without justifiable cause into company and family member accounts, arrived via various hawala channels and intermediaries. Currently residing in Dubai, Anurag has ignored several summons for appearances.
Investigation Traced back to Kolkata
This case links to an FIR filed by West Bengal Police against Sonu Kumar Thakur and Vishal Bhardwaj running an online betting panel from Siliguri. ED has arrested three individuals so far, with a complaint lodged in court on August 1, 2025. Altogether, assets worth 23.7 crores have been seized or attached.
