Key suspect arrested in Greek match-fixing probe

Key suspect arrested in Greek match-fixing probe
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Summary Poilce say Makis Psomiadis was arrested on Thursday at a seaside home south of Athens.

The former chairman of Greek club Kavala has been arrested for alleged involvement in a match-fixing scandal after three months on the run.Poilce say Makis Psomiadis was arrested on Thursday at a seaside home south of Athens on suspicion of membership in a criminal organization, blackmail, bribery and match fixing.Topflight clubs Kavala and Volos were thrown out of Greeces professional leagues this summer over the match-fixing scandal. They launched an unsuccessful appeal.Psomiadis, led in handcuffs to Athens police headquarters, described the match-fixing allegations as fairytales and described himself as a political prisoner.

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