Arbaaz Khan, the Bollywood actor was summoned by the Thane police in connection with an Indian Premier League (IPL) betting scam. Salman Khan’s brother was sent a summons on Friday afternoon.
The police were investigating into a high profile bookie Sonu Jalan. Arbaaz Khan’s name cropped up in the investigation and he will need to record a statement.
The Anti Extortion Cell in the Thane Crime Branch arrested one of the biggest bookies in India. This bookie is allegedly linked to the underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.
Jalan was arrested for providing betting software to 5 bookies who were arrested.
Police Inspector Rajkumar Kotmire said, “His software called ‘Bet and Take’ is quite famous among bookies and is used by them in India and internationally as well.”
He further added, “His arrest is big, as it will help us unearth the national and international network of bookies.”
According to media, Jalan is linked to many other celebrities and Arbaaz Khan is the first of many.
