President of the Hellenic Basketball Federation Vangelis Liolios Detained on Match-Fixing Charges

Hellenic Basketball Federation President Vangelis Liolios and 5 individuals, including referees, have been detained as part of an investigation into allegations of match-fixing, illegal betting, and bribery in first-division matches.

Hellenic Basketball Federation President Vangelis Liolios was detained on match-fixing and bribery charges as a result of a three-month investigation conducted by Athens Prosecutor Apostolis Grammenos. It was reported that findings regarding match-fixing and illegal betting in first-division matches were reached during the investigation, and a detention order was requested for Liolios due to the risk of flight.

Liolios, who has been serving as federation president since September 2021, along with a total of 5 individuals including referees, faced detention orders. While developments regarding the judicial process are expected to become clear after the suspects' statements are taken, it is noted that under sports law regulations, Liolios would be required to resign from his position as federation president if the charges are officially communicated.