Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 17 (ANI): Mumbai Police on Monday arrested five persons, accused of indulging in online betting during an IPL match at Wankhede stadium.

The police apprehended the accused when a match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders was underway at the stadium on Sunday, the police said.

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The police also recovered cash, five IPL match tickets, three SIM cards, nine mobile phones, two debit cards and passports among other materials from their possession.

A case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and Gambling Act has been registered against the accused.

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Further information is awaited. (ANI)

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