Arbaaz Khan IPL Betting scam: From bookie Sonu Jalan to bar girls; here's all the mystery of betting scam
The controversial case of the Bollywood actor turned filmmaker Arbaaz Khan's IPL betting scandal is no lesser than a mysterious one. Arbaaz was interrogated by the Thane Crime branch over his involvement in the IPL betting scam after they got a fresh tip about the betting racket and participation of Mr Khan.
According to sources, police have got names of seven Bollywood celebs to whom Arbaaz Khan allegedly introduced with Racketeer Sonu Jalan. This comes a day after the police questioned the ‘Dabangg’ actor and director for over five hours. Not only Bollywood celebrities but Sonu Jalan had also roped in two bar dancers, namely Komal and Gayatri, as partners in the IPL betting syndicate.
As per the findings of the police, Arbaaz used to be apprehensive about meeting Sonu alone, as the latter had the habit of voice recording and even filming the conversation. Arbaaz came to know about this only after two years of friendship with the racketeer, said the sources.
As per the Mumbai police investigation, Arbaaz used to be concern about meeting Sonu alone, as the racketeer had the habit of voice recording and even filming the entire conversation. Arbaaz came to know about Jalan's this doing after two years of friendship with the racketeer after a government officer getting blackmailed by Sonu, said the sources.
Sonu Jalan is among the top 100 racketeers handled by a superior. As per reports, there are more than 1200 clients of Jalan in the betting syndicate. Sources said that the superior, known as Junior Kolkata, is directly in touch with the underworld don like Dawood Ibrahim. Police believe that Junior Kolkata has already left India.
However, on Friday, the Thane police Crime Branch confirmed that six people had been arrested in connection with the case so far. Speaking to reporters, DCP Abhishek Trimukhe had said, "Six accused have been arrested in cricket betting racket. Some new names have cropped up, action will be taken against them."
During the investigation, Arbaaz confessed that he is being involved in the betting racket from last 6 years. Khan family and his ex-wife Malaika Arora Khan also tried to stop him but he didn't listen to anyone and lost huge amount the betting.
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First published: 3 June 2018, 16:12 IST