Karnataka: 18 held for cricket betting in Bengaluru

The police also informed that the officials recovered cash amounting to ₹4,68,200 from the accused.

As many as 18 persons were arrested for alleged cricket betting, said police on Friday.

A total of 17 mobile phones were also seized by police. (Picture for representation)

The arrests were made in Bengaluru.

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The police also informed that the officials recovered cash amounting to ₹4,68,200 from the accused. A total of 17 mobile phones were also seized by police.

Further investigations are underway.

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Earlier in September, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) arrested a 35-year-old man for alleged betting on an India vs Australia T20 match.

Raghavendra was arrested from Deepanjali Nagar, Bengaluru by a team of CCB for allegedly betting on the decider India vs Australia T20 match which was to be played in Hyderabad.

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According to police, ₹3.06 lakh in cash and a mobile phone were seized from the accused possession.