Football match Fixing

CBI begins inquiry into alleged match-fixing in football matches

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According to sources, five football clubs have allegedly received huge ill-gotten money

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a preliminary inquiry into allegations of football match fixing, as well as irregularities in the investments of football clubs, sources said on Monday.

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The CBI sources told IANS that five football clubs have allegedly received huge ill-gotten money and the role of a few international fixers has also cropped up.

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They said that a team of CBI officials also went to the AIFF office headquarters and grilled employees.

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The CBI after receiving a complaint lodged a preliminary inquiry into the matter and after completing it they would take legal opinion to decide whether to lodge an FIR into the matter or not, they added.

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Meanwhile, Secretary-General of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), Shaji Prabhakaran, said they have zero tolerance towards match-fixing.

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He said that the AIFF will give full support to the probe agency.

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