Fake referees allegedly fixed over 30 close-season friendly games in Cyprus between 2016 and 2018, according to reports. The scam is thought to have involved agents, players and investors, and the Cypriot company that arranged the games is suspected of having strong links to Mao, a FIFA agent and club investor from China, the Cyprus Mail reported, citing an inquiry by the European Investigative Collaborations media network. The friendlies are understood to have involved 15 teams from countries including Russia, Cyprus, Switzerland, Moldova and Bulgaria.
Fake referees allegedly fixed over 30 close-season friendly games in Cyprus between 2016 and 2018, according to reports. The scam is thought to have involved agents, players and investors, and the Cypriot company that arranged the games is suspected of having strong links to Eric Mao, a FIFA agent and club investor from China, the Cyprus Mail reported, citing an inquiry by the European Investigative Collaborations media network. The friendlies are understood to have involved 15 teams from countries including Russia, Cyprus, Switzerland, Moldova and Bulgaria.