UP: 9 arrested for IPL match-fixing, Rs 4 lakh seized

Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh police on Tuesday busted a cricket betting syndicate with the arrest of nine persons in Prayagraj.

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The group was involved in online match-fixing in Indian Premier League matches. Around Rs 4 lakh have been seized from them, said police.

"Nine persons from a cricket betting syndicate have been arrested. Rs 3,86,000, 20 mobiles, one laptop and two bikes have been seized from them," Allahabad Senior Superintendent of Police Atul Sharma told media persons. 

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The accused have been identified as Ankit Jaiswal, Nitin Sahu, Mohan Sahu, Vivek Sahu, Navneet Rai, Sintu Kesarvani, Sachin Agreri, Kasar Soni and Ankur Gupta.

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An FIR has been registered.

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Further investigation is underway. (ANI)
 

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