A well known bookie is a step ahead of police – Cricket News Update
Following the aftermath of the recent match-fixing controversy publicised by a British Newspaper, the Indian police officials have claimed that they cannot carry out a full fledged investigation against the alleged offender, due lack of substantial evidence.
According to a Sunday Times reporter, a well known Delhi based bookmaker, Vicky Seth, has been fixing International, along with many of the unmonitored domestic games on a regular basis, while also having allegedly rigged the World Cup Semi-final
match between http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755.
The police in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hyderabad-c792 said that they had information about the involvement of the Indian book maker but their inability to obtain evidence has hindered their progress in convicting anyone.
"Seth is a well-known bookie attached to a very big betting syndicate. He started operating out of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Delhi-c780 and was on the police's radar for his alleged involvement in match-fixing but he has never been arrested," said a Police source.
The source also further added that the bookies carry out their businesses in a fool-proof manner, and are equipped with the latest gadgets. Moreover, Seth and his company proceed with their operations in advance, completing all deals months before the matches,
only accepting bets during play.
"Seth's syndicate is operated very professionally. They are always one step ahead of the administration and they are equipped with latest gadgets and software too," he added.
The cops further added that bookies tend to operate from countries where cricket is not a popular sport, which makes it hard to investigate any illegal movement.
"Seth is known for his life style - he frequents the most happening dos in the city, including after-match IPL parties, because tournaments like IPL and BPL are always fertile ground for these bookies,” added the Police source.
It remains a big challenge for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 and other government based agencies to convict a criminal who works under different identities – and even find a witness ready to testify against the dangerous fixing mafia.
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