Probe Finds Evidence of Match-fixing in Brazil's Top League
3 minute readPublished: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 3:50 am
Sao Paulo, Apr 19 (AP) At least six games in Brazil's top-flight soccer league last year are under investigation for match-fixing, prosecutors said Tuesday as part of their widening probe. Authorities raided homes of businessmen and players in six Brazilian states and 16 cities. Nine players were being questioned, though prosecutors did not reveal their identities. Also Read | SRH vs MI IPL 2023 Stat Highlights: Rohit Sharma Reaches New Milestone As Mumbai Indians Bag Clinical Victory. The investigation began in November focusing on three matches and has widened to 11 games, though some were in lower leagues, Goiás state prosecutor Fernando Cesconetto said in a press conference. Investigators said players received offers between $10,000 and $20,000 to perform specific actions during matches, like receiving yellow cards and giving out corner kicks. Alleged criminals would profit on betting sites. (AP) AM Also Read | Sourav Ganguly Reportedly Unfollows Virat Kohli On Instagram In Retaliation After Their Handshake Row in IPL 2023. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)