KARACHI: An international gambling network of renowned bookies has been exposed during cricket matches of the ongoing during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL).
The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Sindh police claimed to have arrested three internationally associated bookies. According to the SIU, an intelligence-based raid was carried out in Mobina Town within the limits of Sachal police station to arrest three bookies. They have been identified as Kashif alias Dalda, Muhammad Muzzamil and Ahmed Raza.
Senior Superintendent Haider Raza said the raid was carried out in Memon Nagar where a large network has been exposed and further investigation is underway while more arrests are likely. He said they had received a tip-off about a meeting of the bookies on February 18 after which the raid was carried out.
The police raided a house in Mobina Town near Jamal Super Store where the bookies were operating the network on the rooftop. Those arrested including notorious bookie Kashif alias Dalda along with two other accomplices.
Police said bookies got activated during the ongoing PSL. They added that weapons and drugs were also recovered from their possession besides a laptop, internet device, LCDs and other material used by the bookmakers.
According to police, the accused made several revelations during initial investigation and confessed to their role in online betting during PSL games and had admitted their contacts with bookies in two foreign countries.
It is pertinent to mention here that authorities in Pakistan have acted promptly against bookies involved in betting on Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches.
In February last year, the FIA arrested three bookies linked with an international gang, allegedly involved in the betting process during the ongoing fifth edition of the PSL. The accused were in contact with international bookies including some of them hailing from India through the internet.
They were identified as Mahendar Kumar, Naresh Kumar and Naresh Kumar alias Jani. FIA said had also recovered a laptop and mobile phones from their possession. The FIA had alleged that the bookies were also involved in transferring money abroad through illegal means and running fake bank accounts.
