Israeli police arrest 17 people in FC Kiryat Yam match-fixing inquiry
Israeli police arrested 17 people linked to FC Kiryat Yam, including current players and club officials, in an investigation into alleged match-fixing and illegal betting. Investigators suspect the activity continued for about three years and involved bets placed in Israel and abroad; they estimate the alleged operation generated tens of millions of shekels. The arrests followed a months-long undercover operation with the Israeli Football Association.
The investigation concerns alleged match manipulation and illegal betting involving a football club and people linked to it.