Updated 17 April 2023 at 20:41 IST
Mumbai: Five bookies held for IPL betting at Wankhede stadium
The police apprehended them when a match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders was underway at the stadium on Sunday, an official said.
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Five persons were arrested on Monday for allegedly indulging in online betting during an IPL match at Wankhede stadium here, police said.
The police apprehended the accused when a match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders was underway at the stadium on Sunday, an official said.
Mumbai police crime branch unit 6 has arrested 5 people from Wankhede stadium in IPL betting case, they were using mobile apps & betting in the IPL tournament between Mumbai Indians & Kolkata Knight Riders. Cash, 9 mobile phones, 3 sim card, 2 debit card, passport & 5 IPL tickets…
— ANI (@ANI) April 17, 2023
The accused were using their smartphone to place bets and had procured a SIM card using forged documents, he said.
The police also recovered cash, match tickets, SIM cards, nine mobile phones, two debit cards and passport among other materials from their possession, the official said.
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A case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and Gambling Act has been registered, he added.
Published By : Press Trust Of India
Published On: 17 April 2023 at 20:41 IST