BENGALURU: Police on Monday busted a betting racket in the Karnataka Premier League (KPL) by arresting Belgavi Panthers team owner Ali for placing bets on matches with a bookie who is allegedly in Dubai, a report in New Indian Express said.
“Ali is the prime accused in the racket. We have not established whether there was any match-fixing too. Ali was in touch with players of other teams during the KPL. The players are being questioned to find out whether there was any fixing,” said Sandeep Patil, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime).
Ali was detained three days ago on suspicion of match-fixing in the KPL, a tournament organised by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). During the interrogation, he revealed his involvement in betting and named some of his friends including celebrities, the police officer added.
