Two men have been charged by Victoria Police as part of an investigation into alleged gambling cheating on A-League football matches.
Detectives from the Sporting Integrity Intelligence Unit allege that four matches played in April and May this year were the subject of player to be carded wagering manipulation.
Warrants were executed in Richmond, West Melbourne and Kingsville from 6.20am on Friday. A 24-year-old West Melbourne man and a 27-year-old Kingsville man were arrested and interviewed by Police.
The West Melbourne man has been charged with 10 offences including four counts of engaging in conduct that corrupts or would corrupt a betting outcome of an event or event contingency, four counts of facilitating conduct that corrupts or would corrupt a betting outcome of an event or event contingency, and use of corrupt conduct information for betting purposes and attempting to commit an indictable offence.
The Kingsville man has been charged with 16 offences including 11 counts of use of corrupt conduct information for betting purposes, four counts of facilitating conduct that corrupts or would corrupt a betting outcome of event or event contingency and attempting to commit an indictable offence.
The pair have been bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 31 July.
The Victoria Police Sporting Integrity Intelligence Unit has abeen working closely with Football Australia as part of the investigation.
Anyone with information about illegal activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
