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Pune-Area Crime Branch Books Brothers Over Online Bets on Asia Cup Sri LankaBangladesh Match

Police now focus on accomplices, financial links to out-of-state bookies.

Overview

  • The Pimpri-Chinchwad Crime Branch detained and booked two brothers from Pimpri on Saturday night after a tip-off led to a raid during the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Super Four game.
  • Officers say the pair were receiving wagers through an online platform using their own login credentials and were caught in the act during the operation.
  • Investigators seized mobile phones, betting-related material, and cash, and registered an offence under Section 12(A) of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act.
  • Police describe the case as part of a broader crackdown around major cricket fixtures, with more raids expected as inquiries expand.
  • Preliminary findings point to contacts beyond Maharashtra, and teams are tracing financial transactions and communication records to identify additional suspects.