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Judicial Investigation into Corruption in Greek Basketball

October 24, 2026

A major judicial investigation into bribery and the manipulation of basketball game results has caused turmoil in the Greek basketball sphere. Arrest warrants have been issued for six individuals, including referees and officials from the Basketball Federation. The investigation was prompted by a complaint from KAE Marousi and has evolved into a widespread case dating back to at least 2016. The judicial authority is concerned that the accused may commit further offenses. This situation highlights serious integrity issues within Greek basketball.