Four Arrested for IPL Betting Racket in Latur, Maharashtra
Four held for running IPL betting racket in moving car in Latur locality
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Four individuals were arrested in Latur, Maharashtra, for allegedly running an IPL cricket betting racket from a moving car. The police seized property and cash valued at approximately ₹13.73 lakh (roughly $16,500 USD) during the operation.
- 01Four suspects arrested for IPL betting in Latur.
- 02Seized cash and property worth approximately ₹13.73 lakh.
- 03Accused used mobile phones and online platforms for betting.
- 04Raid conducted by local crime branch on Ambajogai Road.
- 05Investigation ongoing by Shivajinagar Police.
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In Latur city, Maharashtra, four individuals were arrested for allegedly operating an IPL cricket betting racket from a moving car. The suspects, identified as Sachin Valse (47), Kirankumar Kendre (41), Gangadhar Ghadge (51), and Manish Panchakshari (37), were apprehended during a raid by the local crime branch on Ambajogai Road. The police seized property and cash amounting to approximately ₹13.73 lakh (roughly $16,500 USD), including mobile phones, a laptop, and betting records. The accused reportedly accepted bets and conducted financial transactions using mobile phones and online platforms for ongoing IPL Twenty20 matches. A case has been registered against them under Section 12(A) of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, and the investigation is being led by Shivajinagar Police.
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The arrests highlight ongoing issues with illegal betting activities in the region, potentially deterring similar operations.
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