Three Arrested and Under Investigation Over Allegations of Fixing Boxing Match

_{Three individuals arrested in Birmingham over alleged boxing match fixing. (Image: Ian Rutherford / Alamy)}

Three people were arrested today, Monday, Jan. 27. The arrests were in relation to allegations of match-fixing in a boxing fight. 

A 54-year-old woman, a 33-year-old man, and a 23-year-old man were arrested in Birmingham as part of an investigation led by the Gambling Commission and supported by West Midlands Police. 

The 54-year-old and the 33-year-old were arrested in Kings Norton, while the 23-year-old was arrested in Longbridge. 

All three are alleged to have committed the offences under section 42 of the Gambling Act 2005. The investigation was launched following reports of suspicious betting activity linked to a boxing match held last year. 

Andrew Rhodes commented in front of the Commission, "In an age where the norm is constant commentary and immediate updates, regulators sometimes find themselves in an awkward position in being unable to offer a running commentary or share all the details all of the time. 

"However, work is always going on behind the scenes and when updates can appropriately be given, they are, as seen today with the announcement of three arrests in connection with possible Section 42 cheat offences."