Domestic probe uncovers international breaches
Following an extensive investigation by the ICC Integrity Unit in January 2026, USA player Aaron Jones was charged with five counts of breaching the Cricket West Indies (CWI) and ICC Anti-Corruption Codes. The charges fall under both codes due to the period in which the alleged conduct occurred, prior to June 2024, when cricket transitioned to a single global Anti-Corruption Code.
The investigation began after integrity concerns were raised regarding the 2023-24 BimT10 tournament, a domestic CWI competition held in Barbados. The ICC initially assisted CWI with leading inquiries, which subsequently led to the identification of alleged breaches linked to international cricket. Jones, a key member of the USA’s ICC 2024 T20 World Cup squad who captained the side in four group-stage matches, faces three charges relating to the BimT10 tournament where he played for the Titans, and two charges connected to international cricket.
The charges include fixing or attempting to fix aspects of matches, failing to report corrupt approaches, failing to cooperate with a reasonable investigation and obstructing the investigation by concealing or tampering with relevant information.
In March 2026, three additional individuals associated with the Titans were charged and provisionally suspended in relation to this investigation: Titans team owner Chitranjan Rathod, and former West Indies Under-19 players Trevon Griffith (Team Official) and Javon Searles (Titans player), who have played various leagues including CPL, IPL and GCL (USA) and 2022-23 Nepal T20.
The trio are accused of fixing or attempting to improperly influence the outcome, progress, or conduct of matches during the BimT10 tournament. They are also charged with soliciting or encouraging others to commit anti-corruption offences and failing or refusing to cooperate with an official investigation. Searles and Griffith face an additional charge of failing to report corrupt approaches, while Griffith also faces a charge of obstructing the Integrity Unit's investigation.
All individuals have been provisionally suspended and given a period to respond. The matter remains ongoing, with an update to be provided following the conclusion of the disciplinary process.
The investigation into the 2023-24 BimT10 tournament highlights how breaches in a small domestic league can expose wider integrity risks and links to international cricket, particularly in emerging regions like the Americas, where governance structures and anti-corruption safeguards are still developing.