Indian National Jailed for 4 Years in Sri Lanka for Match-Fixing
In a shocking turn of events, an Indian national, Yogi Patel, has been sentenced to four years in prison for match-fixing in Sri Lanka’s 2024 Legends League T20 tournament. According to a report, Patel was found guilty of making a proposal to fix matches and was subsequently fined a staggering SLR 85 million (approximately USD 430,000).
The 45-year-old Indian national was arrested in April 2022 by the Sri Lankan authorities after an investigation into allegations of match-fixing. The investigation revealed that Patel had made a proposal to fix matches during the 2024 Legends League T20 tournament, which took place in Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lankan court found Patel guilty of the charges and ordered him to serve a four-year sentence in hard labor. Additionally, Patel was ordered to pay a fine of SLR 2 million (approximately USD 10,000) to Upul Tharanga, the chairman of Sri Lanka selectors, for defamation.
The match-fixing scandal has sent shockwaves through the cricketing community, with many expressing outrage and disappointment at the news. The Sri Lankan cricket authorities have been quick to condemn the incident, stating that they will not tolerate any form of corruption in the sport.
“This is a serious offense that has tarnished the reputation of the sport and the country,” said a spokesperson for the Sri Lankan cricket board. “We will do everything in our power to ensure that those involved in match-fixing are brought to justice and that the sport is protected from such incidents in the future.”
The Indian cricket authorities have also issued a statement condemning the incident, stating that they will do everything in their power to support the Sri Lankan authorities in their investigation.
“We are shocked and disappointed by the news of Yogi Patel’s involvement in match-fixing,” said a spokesperson for the Indian cricket board. “We will do everything in our power to support the Sri Lankan authorities in their investigation and to ensure that those involved in the incident are brought to justice.”
The match-fixing scandal has also raised questions about the security measures in place to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. The Sri Lankan cricket authorities have announced that they will be conducting a thorough review of their security measures to ensure that they are adequate to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
In the meantime, Yogi Patel will be serving his sentence in a Sri Lankan prison, where he will be required to work in hard labor. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in match-fixing and the importance of protecting the integrity of the sport.
