In a case highlighting the risks of illegal online sports betting, Amboli police have registered an FIR after a 34-year-old event management professional alleged that he lost Rs 9.67 lakh through more than 23 betting transactions over four months on the website myfairpunt.com.

According to the police, the victim placed bets on cricket, football and tennis matches in small and mid-sized amounts ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 70,000, initially receiving some winnings that encouraged him to continue betting. The website later blocked withdrawals and allegedly siphoned off the remaining money to unknown accounts.