Israeli police arrest 17 in alleged match-fixing and illegal gambling probe
Israeli police arrested 17 people connected to a football club on Monday as part of an investigation into alleged match-fixing, bribery, illegal gambling and money laundering. Authorities said the suspected activity spanned about three years and that the inquiry was conducted with the Israel Football Association; the suspects were taken for questioning.
The investigation concerns alleged betting-linked match manipulation and potential money laundering in Israeli football.