This Article is From Apr 09, 2023

IPL Betting Racket Busted In Pune, 9 Arrested: Police

The police seized 18 mobile phones, three laptops, a computer and Rs 92,000 cash from the accused, the official said.

IPL Betting Racket Busted In Pune, 9 Arrested: Police

A case under relevant provisions has been registered. (Representational)

Pune:

The Pune police busted an IPL betting racket and arrested nine people for allegedly accepting bets on the ongoing cricket matches, an official said on Sunday.

Based on a tip off, the crime branch conducted a raid in Kondhwa area on Saturday, where nine people were found betting on IPL matches, he said.

The police seized 18 mobile phones, three laptops, a computer and Rs 92,000 cash from the accused, the official said.

The crime branch had received information about the gambling den operating during the IPL cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, he said.

A case under relevant provisions of the Bombay Prevention of Gambling Act has been registered at the Kondhwa police station, the official added.

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