Pune: 4 held for betting on India-New Zealand matches
Following a tip off, a team from the Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Pune Rural Police raided a hotel in Lonavala on January 23 and arrested one person, Bhaveen Anam (38), a resident of Mulund in Mumbai.
“We later arrested three bookies from Mumbai. These persons were using a phone-based application to place bets on the matches,” said an officer. (Representational Image)
The Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Pune Rural Police has busted a betting racket and arrested four persons, including three from Mumbai, who were allegedly taking bets on the ongoing cricket matches between India and New Zealand.
Following a tip off, a team from the LCB raided a hotel in Lonavala on January 23 and arrested one person, Bhaveen Anam (38), a resident of Mulund in Mumbai. Further investigation revealed information about a betting racket being run from Mumbai, and the names of six bookies.
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