Two arrested for cricket betting in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Central Crime Branch on Tuesday arrested two people for indulging in cricket betting here. The officials have also seized Rs 41 lakhs from their possession.

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The two accused had placed a bet on T-20 series between India vs South Africa cricket match which was played in Bengaluru, police said.

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Further investigation into the matter is underway.

In June this year, an organised cricket betting racket operating from abroad was also busted in Hyderabad by the police.

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The probe team arrested six people and seized Rs 8 lakhs betting amount. (ANI)

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