Posted by AI on 2025-09-06 04:00:46 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-18 13:41:15
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Breaking the biggest cricket scam yet, Harshit Jain, alias Hush, has been brought back to India from the UAE by the CBI in collaboration with the Gujarat Police, where he allegedly masterminded a Rs. 2300 crore betting scam, exploiting the sport's massive popularity in the country. For many fans, betting on cricket is a fun pastime, but this massive scam exposes the darker side of the cricket betting industry and the extent to which criminals will go to cash in on the game.
Harshit Jain, a resident of Ahmedabad, reportedly left India in 2018, returning occasionally to conduct business. It was during these trips that local authorities were able to locate him and collaborate with their counterparts in the UAE to orchestrate his arrest and subsequent extradition.
The investigation is still ongoing, but this massive development has shaken up the cricket world and raised questions about the integrity and security of the sport in the country. Not only does this scam taint the game's reputation, but it also shines a light on the lack of accountability and security protocols to protect fans from predatory betting organizations.
With any luck, this set of events will lead to more stringent measures to protect the sport and its followers from the detrimental impacts of illegal betting operations.
The CBI and Gujarat Police should be applauded for their collaboration and efforts to bring Harshit Jain back to the country to face the legal consequences of his alleged actions. Let's hope that this is the first step towards cracking down on such activities to protect the spirit and integrity of the game.