Money-laundering bail conditions prevailed where prima facie betting-account evidence, flight risk and progressing charges outweighed prolonged custody.

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....Alleged arrest irregularities did not support bail where the accused was produced before an available Magistrate after court hours and before the Special Court within twenty-four hours. Material showing that the written grounds of arrest were subsequently handed to relatives, together with prompt legal action on the accused's behalf, rebutted the claimed non-communication and showed no prejudice at the bail stage. Money-laundering bail remained unavailable despite prolonged custody because prima facie material linked the accused to providing mule accounts for illegal online betting, indicated a principal role, and raised risks of absconding, witness influence and evidence tampering. Proceedings had progressed towards framing of charges, and bail was refused.....