Overview

• A Western United footballer (24) and a state leagues player (27) were charged by Victoria Police’s Sporting Integrity Intelligence Unit in Melbourne.
• Detectives executed coordinated raids in Richmond, West Melbourne and Kingsville before arresting and charging the suspects.
• The Western United player faces 10 offences and the state leagues player faces 16 counts, including corrupt conduct, facilitating betting corruption and using illicit information.
• Both men were granted bail and are scheduled to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on July 31.
• The Australian Professional Leagues confirmed the involvement of an A-League player and pledged to uphold competition integrity in cooperation with law enforcement.