The Spanish National Police have apprehended 53 individuals involved in a criminal organization responsible for match-fixing. The network orchestrated scams in football, tennis, and table tennis across more than 20 countries, including Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Russia, and Bolivia.
The arrests come after an investigation conducted from January 29 to February 1, with collaboration from Europol, Interpol, and the Spanish Tax Agency. The operation resulted in 53 arrests in Madrid (Spain) and Guadalajara (Mexico).
The accused individuals reportedly sold their personal information and credentials on a betting platform to criminals, who then used them to place large bets on predetermined outcomes, yielding substantial profits. The criminal syndicate managed over 1,500 bookmaker accounts, accumulating approximately €2 million in earnings.
