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Rio Grande do Sul prosecutors search player’s home and stadium in betting probe

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The Rio Grande do Sul Public Prosecutor’s Office carried out searches at Juventude player Ênio’s home and his personal locker at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium on 20 May, investigating suspected match manipulation linked to betting. The club said it provided access to the stadium and training centre; prosecutors said the operation followed a request from the CBF and that the investigation is continuing.

The searches and ongoing probe concern suspected betting-related match manipulation and the response of a professional club.

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