Suggestion needed

Hi All, Needed quick advise on how to proceed further on my query. I live in tamilnadu and lottery is banned here. One of my friends dad who hail from a poor family was selling this to make ends meet and running his family. Yesterday police arrested him and have taken him to police station. Please advise how to move further and what could be the repercussions going forward. Please advise as my friend and family are heartbroken and this could really guide them or at least prepare them for future things to come. Much appreciated, thanks in advance.