POLICE are preparing a request to UK judicial authorities to allow them to visit a London betting company believed to be involved in a recent match fixing scam.

According to police spokesman Michalis Katsounos, police will supplement a previous request to interrogate the owners of the London based betting firm – believed to be involved in the coming days.

“We are also hoping to obtain information that will help us in our enquiries, including IP Addresses.” Katsounotos said.

On December 10 Police interviewed a Brazilian Olympiacos player in connection with match fixing, after the Cyprus Football Association observed suspicious betting in cup games, including the one between Olympiacos and Doxa.

According to press reports, turnover in just one betting company exceeded $660,000 for Olympiacos winning the particular match.

Punters continued to bet heavily on the Nicosia team winning the game despite it being down 2-0 at half-time. Olympiacos eventually won the game 3-2. 

Another suspicious game reported in the press was between second division Ayia Napa and Nea Salamina, where €113,000 were wagered before the game – in just one company – on the away team winning. Ayia Napa went ahead 2-0 but Salamina rallied to win the game 4-2.

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