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Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau
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Nine Arrested by CPIB for Suspected Match Fixing Activities

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19 August 2025

Nine individuals have been arrested by CPIB for suspected basketball match-fixing in the 2025 K. Star National Basketball League Division 1.

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On 19 August 2025, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) arrested nine individuals suspected to be involved in fixing basketball matches in the 2025 K. Star National Basketball League Division 1. These individuals (eight Singaporeans and one Permanent Resident) are aged between 19 and 35 years old. Some of them are players from the basketball teams taking part in the competition. One of the alleged fixed matches was a match between Tagawa and Tong Whye which took place on 1 August 2025.

2. Investigations are ongoing against the arrested persons for suspected offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

3. Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption, and match-fixing of any form is not condoned in Singapore. CPIB will not hesitate to take firm enforcement action against any parties involved, if they have given, received, or offered bribes to fix a match.

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A person in a black shirt with hands cuffed behind their back is escorted by a CPIB officer in a white shirt.

Photo 1 (CPIB): An alleged individual (right) involved in match-fixing in CPIB’s custody on 19 August 2025.

Two men walking in a HDB carpark, one in handcuffs being escorted by a CPIB officer in dark clothing.

Photo 2 (CPIB): Another alleged individual (right) involved in match-fixing in CPIB’s custody on 19 August 2025.

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