AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey meets ACB head; demands probe into match-fixing

The President of the All India Football Federation, Kalyan Chaubey, met with the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) chief, Madhur Verma, to discuss the allegations of match-fixing in the Delhi Premier League. Chaubey highlighted eleven suspicious matches and urged the ACB for in-depth investigation and immediate action against the suspected clubs. The Federation has taken a serious view of the incidents and has approached the ACB for a full investigation.

During the hour-long meeting, Chaubey briefed the ACB head on the incidents and indicated 11 suspected matches involved in malpractice. The ACB Chief, Madhur Verma, acknowledged that his unit has received inputs from various sources, including the AIFF and DSA, about such activities in the Delhi Premier Football League. The Bureau has requested for additional documents and videos of suspect matches to conduct a detailed, in-depth inquiry into the allegations.

The President highlighted eleven suspicious matches and has urged the agency for in-depth investigation, with immediate action of filing criminal complaint against the clubs suspected to be involved. AIFF has taken serious view of these incidents and conduct of football in Delhi. Earlier, the Federation had held an emergency meeting on February 19 to assess the gravity of the situation, after which the Federation had decided to approach the ACB Unit for full investigation.

The ACB has assured that on the basis of the available evidence, a detailed in-depth inquiry shall be conducted into the allegations and all culprits shall be brought to book. This move by the AIFF signifies the gravity of the situation and the need for swift action against unethical practices in football. The ACB’s involvement is crucial in bringing transparency and ensuring the integrity of the sport in Delhi.