The International Cricket Council (ICC) has charged a West Indies cricketer and two team officials for alleged violations of anti-corruption regulations connected to the 2023/24 Bim10 Tournament, intensifying a growing investigation into suspected match-fixing in the Caribbean league.
According to an official ICC statement, team owner Chitranjan Rathod, team official Trevon Griffith, and West Indies player Javon Searles have been charged under the anti-corruption codes of both the ICC and Cricket West Indies (CWI).
The allegations primarily relate to activities during the Bim10 Tournament 2023/24, which falls under the jurisdiction of the CWI Anti-Corruption Code. However, Griffith also faces an additional charge related to international cricket matches governed by the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
Multiple charges filed
Rathod, who owns the Titans franchise, faces three separate charges under the CWI code. Searles has been charged with four violations, while Griffith faces four charges under the CWI code along with an additional charge under the ICC code.
Investigators allege that the accused individuals were involved in fixing or attempting to manipulate the outcome, progress or conduct of matches in the tournament.
They are also accused of encouraging other players or team personnel to engage in corrupt practices and of failing to cooperate fully with anti-corruption investigators.
Failure to report corrupt approaches
Searles and Griffith are further accused of failing to report approaches or invitations that could have led to corrupt activities in the tournament.
In addition, Griffith faces a serious allegation under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code for allegedly obstructing the investigation by concealing or tampering with information that may have been relevant to the inquiry.
Immediate suspension imposed
The ICC confirmed that all three individuals have been provisionally suspended from all forms of cricket with immediate effect while the disciplinary process is underway.
They have been given 14 days from March 11, 2026, to respond to the charges.
Wider corruption probe underway
The case is part of a broader anti-corruption investigation surrounding the Bim10 competition.
Earlier this year, in January, United States cricketer Aaron Jones was also charged with five breaches of the anti-corruption codes of both the ICC and Cricket West Indies.
The ICC stated that it will not provide additional comments on the matter until the disciplinary proceedings have concluded.
Originally published on 24×7-news.com.
