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Bengaluru police arrests 2 in betting racket

The Bengaluru Central Crime Branch Police on Tuesday arrested two persons allegedly involved in cricket betting racket on the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, in the city.

Sentinel Digital Desk

BENGALURU: The Bengaluru Central Crime Branch Police on Tuesday arrested two persons allegedly involved in cricket betting racket on the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, in the city.

The CCB Bengaluru claimed that they recovered Rs 13.5 lakh cash and two mobile phones from them.

According to the police, the arrested have been identified as 48-year-old Hoysala Gowda, a resident of Sahakara Nagara, and 38-year-old Narasimhamurthy, a resident of Kodandarampura, Vyyalikaval.

The CCB added that the duo had come with cash to disburse among the winners after collecting money from those who had lost the bet.