Alleged Betting Scandal Erupts in Germany Again
In a shocking turn of events, 17 football matches across Germany's 3rd Liga, two Regionalligas, and Oberligas are under investigation for potential match-fixing.
The investigations were initiated following the removal of data scouts from the sports facilities of several teams, including Niendorfer TSV, TSV Sasel, Altona 93, and Vorwärts Wacker Billstedt. These data scouts were collecting and forwarding information about the game, including specific details about game progress and individual actions.
The suspected masterminds behind the match-fixing are believed to have used the sale of match results in the darknet as a tactic to avoid leaving traces. The investigating authorities are said to have chat logs that confirm the sale of match results in the darknet.
Niendorfs manager Marcus Scholz shared his concerns, stating that there were peculiarities and that high stakes live bets were being placed on the matches of both teams on the internet. He also expressed his agreement with Gamesright, a consumer protection company, who sees the close link between sports and betting as a major problem.
The suspected period for match manipulation covers two years from November 2022. So far, four teams are known to have been repeatedly involved in the suspected matches. Investigations have already been initiated in Saarland and Hesse, as matches from the respective Oberligas could also be affected.
It's important to note that betting on amateur football is prohibited for betting providers with a German license from the Joint Gaming Authority of the States (GGL). However, overseas sports betting providers offer sports bets for Regionalliga and Oberliga matches despite the ban in Germany.
The public prosecutor's office in Saarland is currently aware of two suspected matches. The investigation results of the criminal police are still pending, and it remains to be seen whether more games will be affected by a possible betting scandal.
This development underscores the need for increased vigilance and transparency in the world of amateur football. As the investigation continues, updates from the Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB) or credible news sources specializing in German football will provide the latest and precise information.
[1] Note: At the time of writing, there are no relevant or up-to-date search results available regarding the current status of the match-fixing investigation in German football involving 17 matches from the 3rd Liga, Regionalliga, and Oberliga. The provided search result only contains information about the 2025 European football calendar and related match dates but does not mention any investigation or match-fixing issues.
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