All India Football Federation: Shades of fixing have fallen on Indian football. The name of an international fixer is also coming to the fore. The CBI has also started an investigation into the matter.
Currently, the whole world is engrossed in the FIFA World Cup matches. Ever since the fixing affair came to the fore, there has been excitement. In this order, the names of some clubs are also coming to the fore. CBI has also started investigation in football fixing case. CBI has registered a preliminary inquiry in the football fixing case. Recently reached the All India Football Federation (AIFF) headquarters for more details. According to sources, the CBI has also inquired into the investments of a team in connection with alleged match-fixing in football.
According to media reports, the names of 5 Indian football clubs are emerging in the fixing case. They are alleged to have received money from the Singaporean fixer through shell companies.
Orders to cooperate with the investigation..
According to Times of India news, AIFF General Secretary Shaji Prabhakaran said that the federation is following a strict transparency policy towards match fixing. Prabhakaran said the federation has asked all the clubs to cooperate with the investigation.
Concern over the investments of shell companies.
The Chief Secretary said that he was concerned about the fixed investments by shell companies. He said that he wants Indian football not to have anything to do with anyone involved in match-fixing.
CBI sought information from clubs.
According to media reports, the CBI has also approached these 5 clubs. Information about foreign players, foreign support staff and sponsors associated with the club is sought. There are also reports that these 5 clubs belong to the I-League. Five clubs in the country’s second-biggest football tournament, the I-League, are also under investigation. Earlier in the year, a betting scandal came to light in 6 matches of the Goa Pro League. This is considered to be the biggest sign of this fixing. This case has reached the hands of CBI.
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