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Brazilian prosecutors seek to question Bruno Henrique in illegal betting probe

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The Federal District and Territories Public Prosecutor’s Office wants to question Flamengo player Bruno Henrique in an investigation into suspected illegal betting linked to a 2023 Brazilian league match. Investigators allege that bets were placed on him receiving a card; the Federal Police plans to conclude its separate investigation within 30 days, while Bruno Henrique’s representatives had not responded at publication.

The investigations concern alleged betting manipulation involving a football match and bets on a player receiving a card.

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