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.