Sports Fraud
/ˈspɔrts frɔd/
Definitions
- (n.) Deceptive practices in athletic contexts, such as match-fixing or illegal betting, intended to defraud or manipulate sports outcomes.
The player was investigated for sports fraud after evidence of match-fixing emerged.
Forms
- sports fraud
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Commentary
Sports fraud often involves complex criminal and regulatory violations and requires careful proof of intent to deceive within sporting events.
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