Criminal Prosecution Of UK Football Agents: How FA Regulations Overlap The Bribery Act
Betting On Inside Information In Football: Lessons from the Trippier and Sturridge cases
FIFA files criminal complaint in connection with Museum project that landed football with a bill of CHF 500 million
Algerian tennis player banned for life
FIFA and UNODC join forces to encourage football to speak out against match-fixing
IOC emphasises importance of integrity as part of COVID-19 sports world recovery
Unranked British tennis player banned for betting offences
FIFA Secretary General Discusses world football disruption, impact of FIFA COVID-19 relief plan and wokeness at World Football Summit
Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions Ahmad Ahmad
WADA publishes membership of Standing Committees for 2021
Tribunal finds Zoysa guilty under ICC Anti-Corruption Code
Varsity Esports Foundation joins ESIC as a New Member
The Varsity Esports Foundation (VEF) has officially become a member of the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC). VEF’s membership with ESIC highlights the Foundation’s commitment to adopting and promoting ESIC’s Integrity Program, ethical standards, and Anti-Corruption mechanisms within their esports operations.
UCC Enters into ESIC Membership
Tournament Operator UCC has officially joined the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) as a member, marking an important step in UCC’s development into an organisation utilising internationally recognised integrity codes and regulations. UCC’s membership demonstrates its commitment to maintaining integrity in its esports operations and joining the wider battle against corruption and match manipulation within esports.
IBIA reports 76 cases of suspicious betting in Q3 2020
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reported 76 cases of suspicious betting to the relevant authorities during the third quarter (Q3) of 2020.
Joint Statement by the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) and ESEA regarding sanctions against seven CS:GO players for betting offences
ESIC and ESEA have been jointly investigating multiple instances of breaches of ESIC’s Anti-Corruption Code within the Mountain Dew League (“MDL”) by several individuals.
Tennis Integrity Unit makes senior legal hire from World Rugby
The Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) has confirmed that Ben Rutherford will join the organisation as Senior Director, Legal in December 2020 ahead of the organisation becoming the sport’s first fully independent anti-corruption organisation in January 2021.
Indian sports law update: BCCI conflict of interest cases and IPL’s Covid-19 rules
Cheating in esports: a review of ESIC’s "coach spectator bug" decision
FIFA and UNODC launch cooperation tackling crime and abuse
FIFA and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have jointly reiterated their commitment to address threats posed by crime to sport and stressed the importance of cooperation through the landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by both organisations in Vienna on Monday.
FIFPRO & FIFA sign collaboration agreement to reinforce fight against match-fixing with smartphone app
FIFPRO & FIFA sign collaboration agreement to reinforce fight against match-fixing with smartphone app
FIBA statement regarding CAS ruling on Mexican National Federation's appeal of suspension
MIES (Switzerland) - The CAS today informed FIBA and the Mexican National Federation (ADEMEBA) that the appeal filed by ADEMEBA against the FIBA Central Board decision on the suspension of ADEMEBA of March 27, 2020 is dismissed, and the FIBA decision is confirmed.
Statement from the chairperson of the investigatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee
Following reports appearing in several media sources since May 2020, the chairperson of the investigatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has initiated a preliminary investigation into certain allegations concerning the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino. In addition, on 21 June 2020, a complaint was filed against the FIFA President before the FIFA Ethics Committee concerning the same matter.
Online video gaming: another front in the war against money laundering
Application by Enrique Lopez Perez against provisional suspension from tennis denied by Independent Anti-Corruption Hearing Officer
Independent Anti-Corruption Hearing Officer Prof Richard McLaren has denied an application by Spanish tennis player Enrique López Pérez to lift a provisional suspension originally imposed on him on 19 December 2019.
Match-Fixing In Cricket: A Review Of Shakib Al Hasan’s Sanction For Failing To Report Corrupt Approaches
Regulating Against Competition Manipulation In Sport
Egyptian tennis player banned for three years
The Executive Committee proposes Issa Hayatou as Honorary President of CAF and approves several guidelines for good governance
French line umpire banned for betting on tennis matches
Stanislav Poplavskyy receives lifetime ban from tennis
Spanish tennis player banned for eight years
Belarus players suspended for match fixing
FIFPRO pays tribute to strength and courage of players who secured lifetime ban of Haitian Federation President
Aleksandrina Naydenova banned from tennis for life
The International Testing Agency (ITA) is set to run independent anti-doping program for the Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts
IBIA and BOS strengthen betting integrity cooperation
Benfica and Sporting offices raided by Portuguese police in corruption inquiry
Portuguese police have raided the offices of Primeira Liga clubs Benfica, Sporting and Santa Clara as part of a corruption investigation into money laundering linked to player transfers.
Bulgarian brothers banned from tennis
The Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) has today confirmed that two Bulgarian tennis players have been banned and face significant fines, after being convicted of a number of corruption offences.
FIFPRO issues warning on numerous improper match-fixing bans
FIFPRO is aware that a number of Ukrainian players have received life bans from professional football by the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee (‘DEC’) of the Football Federation of Armenia. We are concerned that players are being sanctioned on the basis of reports of so called sports data providers, without any substantial evidence.
Czech Football Association deputy head resigns after being charged with match-fixing
The deputy head of the Czech Football Association, Roman Berbr, has resigned after he was charged with match-fixing for influencing matches in the nation’s second and third tiers.
Investigatory chamber of independent Ethics Committee concludes investigation into Yves Jean-Bart and sanctions another Haitian football official
The investigatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has concluded its investigation proceedings against Yves Jean-Bart, President of the Haitian Football Association, and submitted its final report together with the investigation files to the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee.
Gerard Joseph Platero Rodriguez suspended and fined for courtsiding, betting and non-co-operation offences
Unranked Spanish tennis player Gerard Joseph Platero Rodriguez has been suspended for four years and fined $15,000 after being convicted of courtsiding, betting and non-co-operation offences. Six months of the ban are suspended on condition that no further breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP) are committed.
Former World Athletics president Lamine Diack found guilty of corruption and jailed
Lamine Diack has been sentenced to two years in prison and fined €500,000 (£455,000) after being found guilty of corruption by the French courts.
UNODC, FIFA partner to kick out corruption and foster youth development through football
The UN’s leading anti-corruption agency, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and the world football’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to step up their joint cooperation to address threats posed by crime to sport.
Tennis Integrity Supervisory Board strengthens Independent Hearing Officer Panel with re-appointments and new members
The Tennis Integrity Supervisory Board (TISB) has approved the expansion of the independent panel of senior legal experts appointed to adjudicate anti-corruption disciplinary Hearings for professional tennis.
Independent Ethics Committee extends provisional ban on Yves Jean-Bart and sanctions other Haitian football officials
Following a request by the chairwoman of the investigatory chamber, and in accordance with article 85 of the FIFA Code of Ethics (FCE), the provisional ban imposed on 25 May 2020 on Yves Jean-Bart, the President of the Haitian Football Association (FHF), has been extended by the chairman of the adjudicatory chamber for an additional period of 90 days, which will start upon the expiry of the initial 90-day ban. During this time, Mr Jean-Bart will continue to be banned from taking part in any football-related activity at both national and international level.
The curious case of Wigan Athletic and the English Football League’s owners & directors test
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin 9-28 July 2020
IOC and UNODC enhance partnership to tackle crime in and through sport
Tackling crime in and through sport, protecting the credibility of sport and enhancing the strategic partnership between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) were the key issues discussed by IOC President Thomas Bach and UNODC Executive Director Ghada Waly , who met virtually on Tuesday 21 July 2020.