€820,000 reportedly found at referee’s home in Greek fixing case
The case file reportedly includes statements from eight witnesses, two said to be central to the alleged fixing.
The hit
Hellenic Basketball Federation president Vangelis Liolios was arrested on Wednesday alongside five others in a bribery & match-fixing investigation, according to eKathimerini. Six arrest warrants were issued around midday, in an operation led by the Organized Crime Directorate.
Why it matters
A sitting federation president facing bribery arrest is a direct hit to basketball’s credibility. The case raises questions about the integrity of results across the games reportedly under scrutiny.
The record
| Arrests | 6, including federation president Vangelis Liolios, 2 board members & 3 referees |
|---|---|
| Games under investigation | reportedly around 50 played between 2016 & 2026, youth level to the Greek Basketball League |
| Cash seized | €820,000 reportedly found at a referee’s home in a provincial area |
| Witnesses | according to reports, 8 gave statements in the case file, 2 considered key to the alleged fixing |
What happens next
eKathimerini says the story is developing. The six are reportedly facing prosecution, depending on their alleged involvement.
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