Cricket Corruption: Bitcoin transaction is new phenomenon, says ICC Integrity head Marshall
The Hindu
"It is a new phenomenon for us, but we have staff capable of investigating it.”
Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak's shocking admission of cricket corruption has also shone a light on cryptocurrency finding a place in the bookies' list of enticements – a brand new challenge for the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit, which claims to be ready for the battle. Streak was on Wednesday banned by the ICC for eight years after admitting to disclose inside information to a suspected Indian bookie during his coaching stints in Zimbabwe, Bangladesh as well as the IPL, Afghanistan Premier League and the Bangladesh Premier League. Till date cash has been the most preferred mode of payment for bookies, who also pay in kind with cars, jewellery and high-end phones.More Related News
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