<p>The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police have issued lookout circulars against two Dubai-based bookies, who are said to be involved in betting and fixing Karnataka Premier League (KPL) matches.</p>.<p>The accused, Sayyam and Jattin, had fled the country soon after the arrest of Ali Asfak Thara, the owner of KPL team Belagavi Panthers, in September this year.</p>.<p>A senior police officer said: “We are trying to arrest and bring them back to the country. It is suspected that the duo, apart from betting, is also involved in match-fixing and has contacts with international players.”</p>.<p>The duo’s arrest could throw light on their international links and reveal the magnitude of the racket, he added.</p>.<p>During the interrogation, Ali is believed to have told the police he operated through Sayyam and Jattin.</p>.<p>The police have sent the lookout circular to all the airports.</p>.<p>After taking up the case, the CCB arrested four accused, including Ali, Bhuvanesh, a drummer of Bellary Tuskers, and Bengaluru Blasters’ coach Vinu Prasad and batsman Vishwanath.</p>.<p>The police have also questioned many players and staff of other teams, who were reportedly in touch with Ali.</p>
<p>The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police have issued lookout circulars against two Dubai-based bookies, who are said to be involved in betting and fixing Karnataka Premier League (KPL) matches.</p>.<p>The accused, Sayyam and Jattin, had fled the country soon after the arrest of Ali Asfak Thara, the owner of KPL team Belagavi Panthers, in September this year.</p>.<p>A senior police officer said: “We are trying to arrest and bring them back to the country. It is suspected that the duo, apart from betting, is also involved in match-fixing and has contacts with international players.”</p>.<p>The duo’s arrest could throw light on their international links and reveal the magnitude of the racket, he added.</p>.<p>During the interrogation, Ali is believed to have told the police he operated through Sayyam and Jattin.</p>.<p>The police have sent the lookout circular to all the airports.</p>.<p>After taking up the case, the CCB arrested four accused, including Ali, Bhuvanesh, a drummer of Bellary Tuskers, and Bengaluru Blasters’ coach Vinu Prasad and batsman Vishwanath.</p>.<p>The police have also questioned many players and staff of other teams, who were reportedly in touch with Ali.</p>
