Dave Richardson said evidence was gathered from other individuals who rejected corrupt approaches made to them. Photo: AFP
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board today stated that following a thorough investigation carried out by the ICC’s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit, nine individuals have been charged with various offences.
These offences are alleged to have been committed under the BCB’s Anti-Corruption Code during the 2013 Bangladesh Premier League.
The charges relate to an alleged conspiracy within the Dhaka Gladiators franchise to engage in match-fixing and spot-fixing activity during matches in the BPL 2013, as well as failures by individuals to report approaches made to them to be involved in the conspiracy.
Charge letters detailing the allegations have been issued to the relevant individuals today. But the ICC and BCB emphasised the importance of recognising that all those charged remain innocent until proved guilty.
Moreover, in accordance with the BCB’s Anti-Corruption Code, their identities will not be disclosed until the conclusion of the disciplinary proceedings that have now been instituted against them.
“Considering the limited resources available to the ACSU and the limitations that apply to its ability to uncover sufficient evidence to disrupt conspiracies of this kind, I am pleased that this investigation has led us to this outcome,” ICC CEO Dave Richardson, said.
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