Brazilian police raid 16 cities in match-fixing probe
April 19 - As part of a nationwide investigation titled 'Operação Penalidade Máxima', a number of top-tier matches are being investigated for alleged match-fixing cases in Brazil, it has been announced prosecutors on Tuesday.
Authorities raided the homes of businessmen and gamblers in six Brazilian states and 16 cities. Nine players were questioned and three suspects were arrested.
Last November, investigators began their investigation focusing on a limited number of matches, including some in lower regional leagues, Goiás state prosecutor Fernando Cesconetto told a conference release.
Victor Ramos of Chapecoense, Igor Cariús of Sport Recife, Kevin Lomonaco of Red Bull Bragantino and Gabriel Tota of Esporte Clube Juventude have reportedly been identified as players who may have been involved in match manipulation.
Investigators explained that players received offers of between $10,000 and $20,000 to perform specific actions during matches, such as receiving yellow cards and kicking corners.
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April 19 - As part of a nationwide investigation titled 'Operação Penalidade Máxima', a number of top-tier matches are being investigated for alleged match-fixing cases in Brazil, it has been announced prosecutors on Tuesday.
Authorities raided the homes of businessmen and gamblers in six Brazilian states and 16 cities. Nine players were questioned and three suspects were arrested.
Last November, investigators began their investigation focusing on a limited number of matches, including some in lower regional leagues, Goiás state prosecutor Fernando Cesconetto told a conference release.
Victor Ramos of Chapecoense, Igor Cariús of Sport Recife, Kevin Lomonaco of Red Bull Bragantino and Gabriel Tota of Esporte Clube Juventude have reportedly been identified as players who may have been involved in match manipulation.
Investigators explained that players received offers of between $10,000 and $20,000 to perform specific actions during matches, such as receiving yellow cards and kicking corners.
Contact the author of this story at moc.l1681952143labto1681952143ofdlr1681952143owedi1681952143sni@i1681952143tnuk.1681952143ardni1681952143mas1681952143
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