Mimicking Commentators To Crowd Noise Effects, This Is How Fake IPL Set Up In Gujarat Duped Russian Betters
NDTV
First instalment of bets from Russia amounting to Rs 3 Lakh had already been received by the group running the fake betting racket, the police said.
In a bizarre incident, a gang in Gujarat almost pulled off an elaborate con by creating a fake Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament and duping Russian punters who bet money on such cricket matches.
The incident took place at a remote farm in Molipur village of the Mehsana district. The scam was busted by the cops just before the quarterfinal stage of their so-called “Indian Premier Cricket League” and four gang members were arrested.
According to the cops, the fake matches began three weeks after the actual IPL concluded in May. The matches used to be broadcast live on YouTube and bets were placed by the punters on their “official” Telegram channel.
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