The former president of the Greek Basketball Federation, Vangelis Liolios, has been placed under arrest as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged match-fixing in the sport. The decision was made following a lengthy interrogation and was approved by both the prosecutor and the investigator. Liolios, who had resigned from his position earlier this year, is now facing charges related to corruption and organized crime.
Alongside Liolios, businessman George Mavraganis has also been arrested. Both men are accused of orchestrating a scheme to manipulate basketball matches for financial gain. During their interrogation, they did not convince the investigators or prosecutors that they were not involved in the alleged activities. The case is part of a broader investigation into corruption within Greek sports, which has already led to the arrest of several other officials and athletes.
The scandal, known as "Basketgate," has sparked significant public outrage and calls for greater transparency in sports governance. The investigation into the alleged match-fixing began after reports emerged of irregularities in several high-profile games. The arrests of Liolios and Mavraganis mark a major development in the case, as they are among the highest-ranking individuals implicated so far. The legal proceedings are expected to continue, with further charges potentially being filed against other individuals involved in the alleged conspiracy.
