Top EuroLeague Referee Arrested in Greek Match-Fixing Scandal
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Prominent EuroLeague referee Vasiliki Tsaroucha was arrested at Athens airport as part of a large-scale Greek investigation into match-fixing and illegal betting. The probe, covering about 50 games from 2016-2026, also led to the arrest of three other referees and the Greek Basketball Federation president. EuroLeague has suspended Tsaroucha pending the investigation's outcome.
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- EuroLeague referee Vasiliki Tsaroucha arrested in Greece for match-fixing allegations.
- Investigation covers approximately 50 games played between 2016 and 2026.
- Greek Basketball Federation President Vangelis Liolios also arrested.
- Suspects' homes yielded significant unexplained cash during searches.
- EuroLeague has suspended Tsaroucha pending legal proceedings.
Vasiliki Tsaroucha, a prominent international referee in European basketball, was arrested at Athens International Airport on suspicion of involvement in a widespread match-fixing and illegal betting ring. Her detention is part of a major investigation by Greek police that has rocked the sport in the country.
The investigation, which spans games played between 2016 and 2026, is examining allegations of fixing approximately 50 games across various levels. Alongside Tsaroucha, three other Greek referees and Vangelis Liolios, the President of the Greek Basketball Federation, have also been arrested. Searches of the suspects' homes reportedly uncovered significant amounts of unexplained cash.
Tsaroucha, known for her senior roles in EuroLeague officiating, had recently officiated a EuroLeague game between Valencia and Maccabi Tel Aviv just last week. Following her arrest, EuroLeague Basketball announced her immediate suspension from all activities pending the clarification of circumstances and completion of legal proceedings.
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