The International Cricket Council (ICC) has charged three individuals — team officials Chitranjan Rathod and Trevon Griffith, along with West Indies player Javon Searles — over alleged corruption-related offences.
The charges relate mainly to the Bim10 Tournament 2023/24, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Anti-Corruption Code.
According to the ICC, all three individuals face charges connected to activities during the Bim10 Tournament 2023/24.
The tournament falls under the jurisdiction of the CWI Anti-Corruption Code, while one additional charge against Trevon Griffith relates to international matches, which are governed by the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
Breakdown of charges
The charges differ slightly for each individual based on their alleged roles.
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Chitranjan Rathod, the owner of the Titans team, faces three charges under the CWI Anti-Corruption Code.
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Javon Searles, a West Indies cricketer, faces four charges under the CWI Code.
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Trevon Griffith, a team official, faces four charges under the CWI Code and one additional charge under the ICC Code.
All three individuals have been charged with violating Article 2.1.1 of the CWI Anti-Corruption Code.
This article relates to fixing, attempting to fix, or improperly influencing the result, progress, conduct, or any aspect of matches in the Bim10 Tournament 2023/24, including attempts or agreements to manipulate matches.
Charges of encouraging corruption offences
The trio also faces charges under Article 2.1.4 of the CWI Code.
This provision deals with soliciting, instructing, encouraging, or facilitating players or support personnel to commit corruption-related offences under the anti-corruption code.
Another charge against all three involves Article 2.4.4 of the CWI Code.
This article covers failing or refusing to cooperate with a reasonable investigation carried out by the Designated Anti-Corruption Official or their representative in relation to potential violations of the anti-corruption regulations.
Additional charges against Searles, Griffith
Both Javon Searles and Trevon Griffith have also been charged under Article 2.4.2 of the CWI Code.
The charge relates to failing to report to Cricket West Indies any approaches or invitations that could amount to corruption or a breach of the anti-corruption code.
In addition to the CWI charges, Trevon Griffith faces a further allegation under Article 2.4.7 of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
This charge accuses him of obstructing the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit’s investigation by allegedly concealing or tampering with information that may have been relevant evidence or could have helped uncover corrupt conduct.
Immediate suspension, response deadline
The ICC confirmed that all three individuals have been provisionally suspended from all forms of cricket with immediate effect. They have 14 days from 11 March 2026 to formally respond to the charges.
The latest charges are part of a broader anti-corruption investigation in cricket.
Earlier, on 28 January, USA player Aaron Jones was charged with five breaches of the CWI and ICC Anti-Corruption Codes as part of the same investigation.
The ICC has stated that it will make no further comment on the case until the disciplinary proceedings are completed.
