Hong Kong court convicts three men in football match-fixing case
West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court convicted two former footballers and a bookmaker over match-fixing and betting fraud in Hong Kong. Former defender Fok Brian was found guilty of three counts of offering an agent an advantage; Luciano Silva Da Silva and Waheed Mohammad were convicted of conspiracy to commit betting fraud. Sentencing was postponed until 29 May, and all three remain in custody.
The convictions and pending sentences affect the integrity and legal risks of Hong Kong football betting.