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Israeli police have arrested three former football players on suspicion of match-fixing in the women’s top league following a covert investigation. The arrests were made on Thursday by the National Unit for Investigation of Economic Crime (YABACH) within the Lahav 433 police unit.

According to police, the suspects – two men and one woman – are believed to have been involved in an illegal match-fixing and betting operation targeting women’s football league games. The investigation had been conducted covertly over recent months before the arrests were executed.

The case represents a significant integrity issue in Israeli women’s football, with authorities targeting what they allege was an organised scheme to manipulate match outcomes. Further details regarding the specific matches involved and the extent of the betting operation are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.

Source: Walla