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Six arrests in football match-fixing investigation
December 2, 2013
BBC – Six men have been arrested by officers from the National Crime Agency investigating alleged match fixing in English football. At least three footballers are reported to be among those held across the country, but the BBC understands that none is linked to professional clubs. Sources have said the suspects include ex-Premier League player Delroy Facey. The NCA said the focus of the operation was a suspected international illegal betting syndicate. t is thought the suspects are being held by police in the Midlands. The NCA was launched this year to fight organised and serious crime. It said it…