Basketball Association of Singapore treating alleged match fixing in national league with utmost seriousness

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Association treating alleged match-fixing in S’pore basketball league with ‘utmost seriousness’

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alt="0819 Yy / Nine Arrested by CPIB for Suspected Match-Fixing Activities / On 19 August 2025, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) arrested nine individuals suspected to be involved in fixing basketball matches in the 2025 K. Star National Basketball League Division 1. These individuals (eight Singaporeans and one Permanent Resident) are aged between 19 and 35 years old. Some of them are players from the basketball teams taking part in the competition. One of the alleged fixed matches was a match between Tagawa and Tong Whye which took place on 1 August 2025. / Photo 1 (CPIB): An alleged individual (right) involved in match-fixing in CPIB’scustody on 19 August 2025."/>

The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau said it arrested eight Singaporeans and one permanent resident aged between 19 and 35.

PHOTO: CPIB

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Deepanraj Ganesan

Match-fixing

Summary

Summary
  • Nine people, including players, were arrested by CPIB for suspected match-fixing in the National Basketball League (NBL) Division 1 in 2025.
  • BAS is treating the allegations with utmost seriousness, cooperating with authorities, and reaffirming its commitment to integrity and fair play.
  • Despite the ongoing investigation, the NBL tournament will continue as scheduled, with enhanced education and internal safeguards to prevent future incidents.

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SINGAPORE – The Basketball Association of Singapore (BAS) said on Aug 20 that it is treating the alleged match-fixing case in the National Basketball League (NBL) Division 1 with the “utmost seriousness”, and will work to rebuild trust in the sport.

A day earlier, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) said in a statement that

nine people were arrested

for their suspected involvement in fixing matches in the NBL in 2025.

Among the eight Singaporeans and one

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