Past South Africa left arm fast bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobetogether with Thami Tsolekile and Eti Mbalati, was arrested and charged with many corruption charges. The charges relate to their involvement in a match-fixing scandal Ram Slam T20 Challenge 2015-2016A domestic T20 league in South Africa.
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As reported by ESPNcrickinfo, the three players have been charged under Section 15 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Practices Act 2004, a South African anti-corruption law. The charges allege that the players either accepted or agreed to accept improper gratification in exchange for actions that undermined the integrity of the sport. This law aims to protect the morality and justice of sports in the country.
The Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), known as the Hawks, led the probe into the alleged corruption. This specialized branch of the South African Police Service focuses on high-profile crimes, including sports corruption. The case has been under investigation since the initial revelations of the match-fixing scandal at the Ram Slam T20 Challenge.
The trial against Tsotsobe, Tsolekile and Mbhalati has been adjourned until February 2025. The delay allows for further investigation of evidence and procedural preparation reflecting the complexity and seriousness of the charges against them.
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The three players were part of a group of seven cricketers who were earlier involved in the match-fixing scandal. Cricket South Africa (CSA). There are other players involved Slave Office, Jean Symes, Happy Matshikweand former South African batter Alviro Petersen. The bans ranged from 2 to 12 years, Bodi received 5 years for his involvement in the crime. Hansie Cronje In 2000, the mutilation scandal.
The scandal cast a long shadow over South African cricket, tarnishing the reputation of domestic leagues and raising concerns about the adequacy of anti-corruption measures. The ongoing legal proceedings will play an important role in establishing accountability and preventing future corruption in sports.
