3 bookies arrested in cricket betting racket

CCB sleuths arrested three bookies involved in illegal cricket betting, through a mobile phone application in the city. It is learned that a gang, near the Mahadevapura police station limits, was running a cricket betting racket during the recent match played between England and Pakistan.

The accused were using a mobile application, ‘Lord’s Exch,’ and were allegedly setting odds, accepting, and placing bets online. Based on credible information, the personnel raided the place and nabbed three accused, while the fourth managed to escape, sources from the police said.

The police seized Rs 10.5 lakh in cash, along with three mobile phones, from the accused. A complaint was filed at the Mahadevapura police station against the accused, including the one who is absconding. The inquiry is on.

3 held in theft, robbery cases

Kempe Gowda Nagar police have arrested three persons allegedly involved in theft and robbery cases in the city. As per the police, valuables worth Rs 5 lakh have been seized from their possession. The accused were identified as Nagaraju from Ramohalli, 19, Ravi, 29, and Mohammed Sadiq, residents of KR Market.

The KG Nagar police said that the trio would form a gang and target vehicles and lonely pedestrians for easy prey. In the latest incident, a complaint had been filed at the jurisdictional police after a resident lost his moped that he had parked near KG Nagar Service Road. An investigation led the police to trace the trio and nab them.

The police said that the accused would use the stolen bikes in mobile snatching incidents. With their arrest, the police have recovered eight stolen twowheelers, two laptops and 30 mobile phones of different brands. Further interrogation is underway