Match-fixing investigation in Greek basketball widens

An investigation that began with match-fixing allegations in Greek basketball is growing. According to reports in the Greek press, a total of 922 thousand euros in cash was found in the homes of two referees.

It had been reported a day earlier that 820 thousand euros in cash was found at the home of former referee Petros Papapetrou in the town of Katerini. With the new information, the total found in the homes of the two referees was reported as 922 thousand euros.

The investigation, which was opened following complaints about the federation's operations, has widened to cover about 50 games. Statements from the names in the file will be taken in the coming days.

According to the Greek press, a request by 6 defendants for extra time to prepare their defense was accepted. Referee Petros Papapetrou will give his statement today. Federation president Vangelis Liolios and his colleague Giorgos Mavraganis will give their statements on Sunday.

Referee Vaso Tsaroucha, referee adviser Ilias Koromilas and Central Referees Committee member Tasos Piloidis will give their statements on Monday. The course of the investigation will become clearer after these statements.