Not sure if I am allowed to put this here, however there was speculation initially surrounding Hayson. Allegations of course. I hold no opinion of who did what or ever, Your Honour.
Dozens of NRL players to be interviewed in police match-fixing investigation
Dozens of NRL players are expected to be questioned after the NSW Police Force announced it has launched an investigation following a review of information into reported cheating at gambling and match-fixing in the competition.
Police have launched a Strike Force to investigate possible match-fixing after months of speculation that up to three games may have been fixed.
In the spotlight: Matches involving Parramatta, Manly and South Sydney have raised suspicions. Photo: Getty Images
In June, the State Crime Command's
Organised Crime Squad said they were "in the early stages of examining information" relating to the matches.
On Wednesday, they announced detectives from the Squad had now formed Strike Force Nuralda.
It's understood there was enough information to warrant forming a formal operation to look at whether charges can be laid.
According to a statement: "Police will work closely with the NSW Crime Commission, and have the full support of the NRL. The investigation is expected to be protracted, with dozens of players, officials, and members of the community expected to be interviewed in the coming months."
Police will work with the NSW Crime Commission, a highly secretive body that has the power to force people to answer questions.
The Crime Commission can forcefully summons a person to participate in an "examination hearing". Refusing to answer questions from the Crime Commission is a criminal offence.
Pledging full co-operation: NRL CEO Todd Greenberg. Photo: Brendon Thorne
NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg said the NRL would support and provide any assistance requested by the investigation.
Greenberg said there was no place in the game for any person found to be involved in match fixing.
"We are not going to pre-judge any person associated with the game while this process is under way," he said.
"But I repeat my earlier warning that if any person is convicted of match fixing they will face a life ban from any involvement in Rugby League."
Fairfax Media has previously reported suspicions involving matches between South Sydney, Manly and Parramatta from last season as well as
another game from April in 2016 at Brookvale Oval between the Sea Eagles and Eels.
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...atchfixing-investigation-20160907-graq8j.html
