Man held over alleged bribery of LOI football player

A man in his 30s was arrested yesterday in connection with the alleged bribery of a professional League of Ireland football player during the current season.

The man was arrested by detectives from the anti-bribery and corruption unit.

He was detained at a garda station in the Western Region.

He has since been released without charge, and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Gardaí have appealed to anyone with information regarding match-fixing or sports corruption to report it via the bribery and corruption confidential reporting line at 1800 40 60 80, the garda confidential line at 1800 666 111, or at their local garda station.