Twenty-four people were taken into custody for allegedly performing third (Segunda B) and fourth (Tercera) level leagues during simultaneous operations in Spain.
Concurrent raids were held in Barcelona, Albacete and Badajoz in the early hours of the morning by the national police and the Europol business association, according to the Spanish news agency EFE.
CHINESE BETTY MARKET CHINESE TICKED TO BE TICKED: 24 players have been taken into custody so far, it is stated that the two nations, led by two former footballers, are leading the match in the third and fourth tier leagues for the Chinese betting market.
Former soccer players whose names are not disclosed have been forced to make penalties or corners in the games.
In Spain in April 2017, five people were investigated for handicapping, and in 2016, 34 people were taken into custody for allegedly handicapping in tennis matches.