Udupi: Police arrest matka kingpin Leo Cornelio, four others


Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (UM)

Udupi, May 30: In a flash operation, the police led by ASP Annamalai on Thursday May 29 arrested matka king Leo Cornelio and four others.

Cornelio is known to be running matka (a form of gambling) operations across Udupi district, but this is the first time he has been arrested. He is said to be the kingpin of gambling activities in every taluk of the district.

Along with Cornelio, the police also arrested Santosh Kadekar, Ramesh Matadabettu, Prasad Katapady and Nagaraj Moodabettu.

Based on credible information, ASP Annamalai and his team arrested the four near the city bus stand. Sources said that to arrest Cornelio, the police first went to his house at Ambagilu and took his wife to the police station, and then told him to come to the station to get her. When Cornelio came, the police arrested him.

It is said that over the last few years, the police have received numerous complaints about gambling activities in the district, particularly from wives of daily labourers. The women often complained that their husbands were lured by matka operators and made to part with their hard-earned savings in hopes of making big money.

It is alleged that police too were party to such activities and hence Cornelio was never caught, until now. Though the other four had been caught before, they had been released in no time. This time however, it is expected that they and Cornelio may be booked under Goonda Act. It may be mentioned here that MLA Pramod Madhwaraj, during election time, too had promised to crack down on matka business in Udupi.

The police also seized Rs 38,000 from the accused.

The accused will be produced in court on Friday May 30.

Udupi town police are investigating further.

  

Top Stories

Comment on this article

  • Nixon, Bangalore

    Thu, Aug 21 2014

    Infact our INDIAN police is a VERY POOR law enforcement system but a VERY efficient proxy revenue collection department (the secret treasure). now Leo Cornelio, four others are charged with goonda act which they will fail to prove cause it is a false case hence will be free in minutes. I don't know what to say but, I feel so sorry to be a Indian.

    DisAgree Agree Reply Report Abuse

  • Michael Naveen , Udupi

    Sat, May 31 2014

    Leo Matka king functioning from several years a affluent and influential person,his associate mr jossy aroza from katapadi aroza bakery was arrested a year back but within couple of days he was released on bail.Within short period he earned so much guess the boss assets and monetary ???????
    Leo had dealt with bureaucrat and he will crack a deal and out within no time.

    DisAgree [3] Agree [3] Reply Report Abuse

  • Raj, Mangalore

    Sat, May 31 2014

    Josseys. One line comments missing here. Hats off for so called secular guys.

    DisAgree [4] Agree [2] Reply Report Abuse

  • Dr Kusuma Kumari G , Nellore/Kodyadka

    Fri, May 30 2014

    Glad that this man is arrested So many families will leave a normal life now. Kudos to police who have arrested this kind of criminals

    DisAgree [10] Agree [16] Reply Report Abuse

  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Fri, May 30 2014

    See the Revised.

    There is Haftha.
    That is why Matka.
    There is ban for Ghutka
    Those caught will get Jatka.
    Police have C.V. Chaai Vodka.
    Cops likes to dance Jumba Laka.
    After few days there will be Phadka.
    Now they/police say Haftha Naka Maka.
    Sabse pehela Kuttha jhour-se Bhonktha.
    Haftha is sweeter to swallow like Baka-Baka.
    Dhobi Paala huva kuttha na paanika na Ghatka.
    Haptha nahim hai tho police kisiko nahim Soongtha.

    DisAgree [11] Agree [24] Reply Report Abuse

  • William Fernandes, Kinnigoli

    Fri, May 30 2014

    IT IS KNOWN FACT THAT LEO CORNELIO RUNNING MATKA FOR THE LAST SEVERAL YEAR WITH THE HELP OF MANY AGENTS AND NETWORK WHO ARE SENDING THE LIST OF MATKA NUMBERS TO HIS FAX NUMBERS. LAST WEEK MULKI POLICE HAVE ARRESTED SOME OF HIS AGENTS HERE FROM KINNIGOLI BUT THEY WERE RELEASED WITHIN ONE DAY.THIS BUSINESS IS RUNNING UNDER THE POLICE NOSE AND ATLAST MATKA CORNELIO ARRESTED. HIS ARREST IS NATAKBAJI JUST TO SHOW THE PEOPLE THAT POLICE DEPARTMENT IS ALIVE. I AM SURE THAT HE WILL BE A FREE BIRD TOMORROW.

    DisAgree [4] Agree [30] Reply Report Abuse

  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Fri, May 30 2014

    There is Haftha.
    That is why Matka.
    There is ban for Ghutka
    Those caught will get Jatka.
    Police have C.V. Chaai Vodka.
    The Cops likes dance Jumb Laka.
    After few days there will be Phadka.
    After catch police say Haftha Naka Maka.
    Police are eager to catch Haftha Baka-Baka.
    Dhobi Paala huva kuttha na paanika na Ghatka.

    DisAgree [19] Agree [26] Reply Report Abuse

  • R.Bhandarkar, M'lore

    Fri, May 30 2014

    Thee shuruk Monalee Naka Naka Naka

    DisAgree [13] Agree [6] Reply Report Abuse

  • Solomon D'souza, Kallianpur

    Fri, May 30 2014

    Though his business is illegal, he is really kind hearted and helped mass. The business was running openly since decades and its very surprising he is been arrested now. May be some politics.

    DisAgree [11] Agree [36] Reply Report Abuse

  • Joseph, Kallianpur

    Fri, May 30 2014

    Everyone in the vicinity of Ambagilu, Puttur and Kallianpur know about Leo Cornelio and his matka business and he is called "MATKA LEO" here. Police also know this. May be they have not received the HAFTA or they want to show that some action is being taken, this Naatakbazi, as it appears. Definitely he will be released within 24 hours, saying no proof or with some other reason. That much contacts and influence he has in the area.

    DisAgree [3] Agree [46] Reply Report Abuse

  • Gerald Dsouza, Riyadh.

    Fri, May 30 2014

    No HAFTA....No MATKA!!

    DisAgree [5] Agree [30] Reply Report Abuse

  • Santan Mascarenhas, Kinnigoli/Mumbai

    Fri, May 30 2014

    A newly married couple after 2 days in a closed room, come out to the restaurant, the wife says "darling, you know my taste no ?" Yes, husband says, but we have to eat also once in a while. Like wise, once in a while police are compelled to catch the culprits. This matka was going on from so many years, even a street boy knows who runs it. All illegal activities in India are happening under the very nose of police. Haji Mastan the dreaded smuggler of yesteryears, once said in a political meeting that police have means and power to close all illegal activities in India in 24 hours. But, they don't, because the stake is large. Whether you believe or not Shettys, Poojarys, Pintos and D'Souzas who run Restaurant with dance bars are paying anything from 1 lakh to 5 lakh per month hafta to police, few people I know personally. I don't think more is necessary to write. Things are not necessarily the same as they look, my friends.

    DisAgree [9] Agree [49] Reply Report Abuse

  • abdulla, india

    Fri, May 30 2014

    not only MATKA.
    All drug peddlers killing innocent children..all pimps...
    hawala merchants...smugglers should all be caught like Cornelio..
    start now...

    DisAgree [8] Agree [38] Reply Report Abuse

  • R.Bhandarkar, M'lore

    Fri, May 30 2014

    Matkaa Leo
    Baari Khello
    Athaa Jailaanth Karthaat Pito
    Lastaak Zaatha Tho Lotto Lotto

    Moral: Corn O.K. Eilo But Matka NO.

    DisAgree [16] Agree [25] Reply Report Abuse

  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Fri, May 30 2014

    Leo. ...
    Baztholo athaan biyo
    Putlo thazo matko
    Thasthele thazo Bodko
    Laglo thaka panothi potko
    Zaigi ajaki vodlo jatko?

    DisAgree [11] Agree [28] Reply Report Abuse

  • R.Bhandarkar, M'lore

    Fri, May 30 2014

    Bazthaan Thajo Biyo
    Sound Yethlo Gee 'Put Put Puto'?
    Marthalo Deestha Bobo
    Aiyo Aiy Aiy OOO
    Leo Chee Biyo Kaalen Zalyo!!

    DisAgree [8] Agree [10] Reply Report Abuse

  • Bollu, Mangalore

    Fri, May 30 2014

    A person named Ratan Khatri from sindh province in Pak migrated to India..started a 'Matka' business. 'Main Matka' which is become famous all over having open and close at 9 and 12 at night. People use to play too much on single digit and double and also tried there luck in cycle. Rattan always use to open the cards in between some people. Latter on one more kingpin Kalyanji started Kalyan Matka..along withe New Kalyan..opening at afternoon..!! More of 'matkas' came-in like 'Jantha Matka' and 'New Jantha Matka'..!!

    Surprise to note matka kingpin of udipi is none other than Leo..!!
    If it's in 'Gangasara' business we can agree..as earlier one more person who involved in it..none other than owner of some Restaurant'..!! Jai Ho..

    DisAgree [11] Agree [24] Reply Report Abuse

  • Deepak Mangalore, Mangalore

    Fri, May 30 2014

    Expert comment.

    DisAgree [5] Agree [14] Reply Report Abuse


Leave a Comment

Title: Udupi: Police arrest matka kingpin Leo Cornelio, four others



You have 2000 characters left.

Disclaimer:

Please write your correct name and email address. Kindly do not post any personal, abusive, defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent, discriminatory or unlawful or similar comments. Daijiworld.com will not be responsible for any defamatory message posted under this article.

Please note that sending false messages to insult, defame, intimidate, mislead or deceive people or to intentionally cause public disorder is punishable under law. It is obligatory on Daijiworld to provide the IP address and other details of senders of such comments, to the authority concerned upon request.

Hence, sending offensive comments using daijiworld will be purely at your own risk, and in no way will Daijiworld.com be held responsible.