Bookie in 2000 Match-Fixing Scandal Arrested in London

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Bookie in 2000 Match-Fixing Scandal Arrested in London

September 14, 2016 - Sanjeev Chawla, the key accused in the 2000 match-fixing scandal, has been arrested in London following India's request.  Chawla is allegedly up to his old tricks, this time accused of partaking in a match fixing scheme involving games played between India and South Africa from February 16, 2000 to March 20, 2000 in India’.

"The arrest was made following the Indian government's extradition request. He faces charges of fixing cricket matches between India and South Africa in 2000. Chawla's case will be heard at the Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on October 3," Yasser Mehmood, press officer, CPS, said.

- Jagajeet Chiba, Gambling911.com

 

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