Greek Bribery Probe Links Monaco-Related Referee to Match-Fixing Allegations
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
A Greek match-fixing investigation has reportedly linked former referee Elias Koromilas to a 2021 EuroCup final bribery attempt. According to testimony from Ukrainian referee Mykola Ambrosov, Koromilas allegedly accepted a 10,000 euro bribe, and implicated referee Boris Ryzhik. Ambrosov provided Greek authorities with a recording of a phone call as evidence, which could incriminate both referees.
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- Former referee Elias Koromilas is linked to a Greek bribery probe involving a 2021 EuroCup final.
- Ukrainian referee Mykola Ambrosov claims Koromilas accepted a 10,000 euro bribe.
- The investigation also implicates referee Boris Ryzhik, known to Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.
- Ambrosov provided Greek authorities with a recording of a phone call as evidence.
- The EuroLeague had previously investigated and closed this specific case.
A match-fixing and bribery investigation in Greece has reportedly expanded to include a former referee with ties to Monaco, Elias Koromilas. According to dramatic testimony from Ukrainian former referee Mykola Ambrosov, Koromilas allegedly accepted a bribe of 10,000 euros during the second game of the EuroCup finals in April 2021 between UNICS Kazan and Monaco. Monaco ultimately won that series.
While the EuroLeague had previously investigated and closed this specific case, Greek authorities are now examining it as part of a larger evidence file against Koromilas. Ambrosov's testimony is considered one of the ten central complaints in the ongoing Greek investigation.
The case also implicates Ukrainian referee Boris Ryzhik, who is remembered by Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from their 2023 playoff series against Monaco. Ambrosov claims Ryzhik offered him money to influence his officiating in favor of Kazan during the 2021 EuroCup final. Ambrosov stated he refused the offer.
Following his refusal, Ambrosov alleges Koromilas contacted him, confirming Ryzhik's offer and urging Ambrosov to support his "Greek brothers." Ambrosov provided Greek authorities with a crucial piece of evidence: a recording of the phone call, which could potentially incriminate both Ryzhik and Koromilas.
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