Dozens of bettors and players fixed NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games, prosecutors say
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Sports bettors worked with players across NCAA men's basketball to rig the outcome of at least 29 games, federal prosecutors alleged in an indictment unsealed Thursday. The athletes played for schools across the country, including Tulane, St. Louis University, DePaul, Fordham and others, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Federal Investigation Exposes Widespread College Basketball Match-Fixing Conspiracy
Federal prosecutors have unveiled a sprawling criminal conspiracy that allegedly corrupted college basketball across the nation. According to court documents unsealed in Philadelphia, more than two dozen individuals orchestrated an extensive scheme to manipulate game outcomes for financial gain.
The indictment reveals that players from over seventeen NCAA Division I men's basketball programs participated in fixing at least twenty-nine games. Sources indicate universities including Tulane, Saint Louis, DePaul, and Fordham were among those affected by this international operation.
Authorities allege the conspiracy involved former college athletes, alumni, and professional gamblers who recruited current players through substantial bribes. Reports suggest payments typically ranged from ten thousand to thirty thousand dollars per manipulated contest.
The charges include wire fraud and bribery in sporting contests, with prosecutors describing how the network extended beyond American borders to include the Chinese Basketball Association. Federal officials emphasized that this criminal enterprise undermined the fundamental integrity of collegiate athletics and betrayed fans' trust in fair competition.