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If Ayoub somehow gets out of this - I think he will next be seen doing something like this scene to keep players.
Police identify final punter
Adrian Proszenko
March 6, 2011
Persons of interest . . . the four suspicious bets.
EXCLUSIVE
POLICE have identified all four men shown on CCTV footage placing bets on an NRL match at the centre of a suspicious betting plunge - and one of them has a direct link to player manager Sam Ayoub.
The Sun-Herald can reveal Anthony Serratore is the man who placed a bet on the Canterbury- North Queensland game at the Beaconsfield TAB on August 20. It is understood Serratore went to school, and remains friends with, Ayoub's son, Jai. Serratore is also friends with another person of interest to police, Parramatta player Brad Murray, who also wagered on the game. Murray is a client of Ayoub's, as is Ryan Tandy.
The Bulldogs forward was arrested last month for providing false and misleading information to the Crime Commission. Ayoub was charged during the week with attempting to defraud a betting agency.
Police released photos and footage of four men placing bets on the suspicious plunge on Friday and asked for assistance to identify the persons of interest. There is no suggestion that any had done anything illegal. As of yesterday all had been identified and initial contact had been made with them or their legal representatives. Police are hoping that all will make themselves available for interview this week. The Sun-Herald contacted Sam Ayoub last night, who refused to comment. Attempts were made to reach Serratore and Ayoub's solicitor, Danny Eid, but the messages were not returned.
A Facebook site entitled Brad Murray Fan Club contained a message from an Anthony Serratore, posted on February 7, 2009 at 9:38am: ''Brad Murray… YOUR MY HERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (sic)''.
''From our perspective we're pleased with how the investigation is going,'' said Detective Superintendent Arthur Katsogiannis.
''There's no winners in this whole affair, but we've maintained that this is about truth and integrity in both law enforcement and the game itself.
''The most difficult part for investigators has been the wall of silence with many of the people we've approached. The help hasn't been forthcoming as we would expect, but again people are entitled to their right of silence. On our behalf that's very frustrating.''
There was a further development late last night when NSW Police travelled to Townsville to execute a raid on local businessman Joel Solinas although a police spokesperson would not confirm the specifics of which premises was searched.
The Herald handed over information in relation to allegations of match fixing in the 2008 World Cup. An overseas businessman highlighted irregularities in two games between Ireland and Lebanon, both of which ended in a draw.
Tandy played for Ireland while Jai Ayoub was part of the Lebanon squad. There is no suggestion that the new allegations relate to Tandy or Jai and Sam Ayoub.
The first match between the teams ended in an 18-all draw at Tolka Park, Dublin, in November 2006. The second, played in November 2007 in Dewsbury, England, finished 16-all after a Lebanon player conceded a penalty in front of his own goal posts for a high tackle and Ireland kicked a goal to level the scores three minutes before full-time. Katsogiannis, who has presided over the investigation but will step down to focus on the Gang Squad, said the internationals were not part of the current investigation due to ''jurisdictional issues''.
with Les Kennedy
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...ust-another-day-in-league-20110303-1bghx.html
he is only small fry in this will the police bother with him after they have reeled in all the big fish? even if he is not charged by the police it doesnt mean the nrl won't throw the book at him
if he didnt know its a hell of a coincidence isnt it
Here's hoping. Now all Brad has to do to further distance himself is find some alternative accommodation...
