The days of truth in the East League gambling scandal have arrived. The trial begins Monday in the Graz Regional Court. 15 people have been charged and one mastermind is on the run.
The facts are on the table, now the judges are on the ball. The trial of the active and former footballers believed to be the key players in the so-called Ostliga betting scandal will begin Monday in the Graz Regional Criminal Court. The accusation: In the period between March 24, 2019 and November 10, 2021, 19 matches (see graph) were allegedly manipulated.
Not only the regional league, but also the ÖFB-Cup, Burgenland-Cup, Wiener Stadtliga and a friendly match were hit. Damage amount approximately 200,000 euros, 88,000 euros was attempted fraud.
15 people have been charged, 13 are expected to appear in court, according to the prosecutor. Marijan M. and Erdzan B. are immediately released from custody, Jozo M., one of the masterminds, is on the run, another defendant has lodged an objection in advance, which is currently being processed.
Five days of hearings are scheduled for the jury chaired by Judge Erik Nauta. “But maybe we’ll make it on Wednesday,” said a spokesperson for justice. The sentence for the main offenders is up to five years. However, the end of the matter is not yet in sight – investigations into other games are in the background. . .
Source: Krone
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