INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 20 March 2017 - 2 April 2017
In this edition, we have several interesting cases coming from all over the world ranging from sanctions and investigations to illegal betting. The ongoing case of match-fixing in Pakistan saw a player being banned for a year by the Pakistan Cricket Board for failing to report. This is a good example to those who knew of the match-fixing but did not report, which is also considered a crime.
Following the adoption of a match-fixing bill in Germany, Cyprus has stepped up their game by approving a bill to stop competition manipulation.
Finally, it has been reported that table tennis could potentially become the new target for match-fixers. Some attempts in manipulation have already happened and generally, there is a lack of awareness about match-fixing in Table Tennis.
The Integrity in Sports Programme is still involved in many events around the world in the upcoming month to raise awareness on the severity of match-fixing, among other crimes in sports.
- Anti-Corruption Anti-Doping Cyprus Cyprus Football Association (CFA) FIFA Football Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) France Germany Ghana Integrity Iran Malaysia Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Match-Fixing National Rugby League (NRL) Olympic Pakistan Pakistan Super League (PSL) Paralympic South Africa Table Tennis Tennis UEFA United Kingdom (UK) World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
