23-year-old Ivorian striker arrested in Marseille on suspicion of match-fixing
The prosecutor in Marseille confirmed that a 23-year-old striker was arrested on 29 May on suspicion of match manipulation in football.
23-year-old Ivorian striker arrested in Marseille on suspicion of match-fixing
The judicial authorities in Marseille have confirmed the arrest of a football player from Côte d'Ivoire. The information was reported by German news agency DPA, cited by the portal TERAZ.sk.
The Marseille prosecutor's office indicated that the young man, aged 23 and playing in the striker position, was detained on 29 May. Investigators suspect him of having participated in manoeuvres aimed at manipulating the outcome of sporting matches.
This arrest comes as the player was preparing to join the Côte d'Ivoire national team to participate in an international competition. The intervention by law enforcement took place shortly before his scheduled departure.
Details about the alleged extent of the match-fixing network or about any possible accomplices have not been disclosed at this stage of the proceedings. The investigation remains ongoing under the direction of the Marseille prosecutor's office.
Source: TERAZ.sk
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