The A-League is reeling on the eve of its showpiece finals marketing campaign after NSW Police charged three gamers with alleged betting offences.
The gamers are alleged to be from Macarthur FC, primarily based in Campbelltown, and reviews within the Sydney Morning Herald hyperlink the arrests with a South American particular person who was arranging for yellow playing cards to be given in video games.
Matches between Macarthur and Melbourne Victory in November and Sydney FC in December are below suspicion for bookings having been awarded, with additional video games in April and Could cited as failed makes an attempt.
The gamers are a 33-year-old, who was arrested in South Coogee, a 27-year-old, arrested in Parramatta and a 32-year-old, arrested in West Hoxton.
“Soccer Australia has been made conscious of the arrests of three A-League Males gamers this morning, following an investigation by the NSW Police Pressure Organised Crime Squad into alleged betting corruption below Strike Pressure Beaconview,” stated a Soccer Australia assertion.
“The arrested gamers are anticipated to face courtroom this afternoon. The allegations pertain to yellow card manipulation by gamers related to a south-western Sydney soccer membership, with incidents reportedly occurring throughout video games performed on 24 November 2023, 9 December 2023, 20 April 2024, and 4 Could 2024.
“Soccer Australia is absolutely co-operating with the Organised Crime Squad, Australian Prison Intelligence Fee, Sport Integrity Australia and the NSW Crime Fee on this matter.
“Soccer Australia will present no additional feedback at this stage because the investigation is ongoing.”
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