Former cricketer among arrested bookies

Arrested bookies were betting on IPL.


Express May 14, 2011

LAHORE: Former Pakistani cricketer, Akram Raza has been arrested along with five bookies during a raid in Lahore.

According to Express 24/7 reporter, Shiraz Hasnat in Lahore, Gulberg police conducted a raid on Ashrafi plaza in Lahore following a tip off.

After arresting people on site, they realized that one of those arrested was former cricketer Akram Raza.

Initial investigations pointed towards betting on the ongoing Indian Premier League. Police recovered cell phones, cash and contacts of bookies in India.

Hasnat reported that a case against Raza had been registered.

It was not immediately known whether the group was involved in betting on the current test match currently being played out between West Indies and Pakistan.

 

COMMENTS (8)

Nadeem Ahmed | 12 years ago | Reply Imran Khan and Asif Iqbal introduced bookies to Pakistani players, since that time almost Pakistani players have been involved in betting. Those who have met their financial targets are on Tablighi Mission or fullfiling their Political dreams and those who are still struggling are taking chances. Poor Akram Raza is one of the later ones.
ashwin | 12 years ago | Reply Is Mr Akram Raza. also part of Elite Umpire panel of Pakistan Cricket Board ?
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