[10/09/2024 - Online] – As
part of the IntegriSport 3.0 initiative, supporting law enforcement and
judiciaries in combating sports and esports manipulation and related crimes,
CSCF Foundation for Sport Integrity hosted an IntegriSport 3.0 Peer-to-Peer
webinar, bringing together representatives from 17 countries and 21 law
enforcement and judiciary bodies across two continents including Austria,
Chile, Cyprus, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Malta, the Netherlands,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia and Spain.
As panel members, representatives of Interpol and
Europol, Austrian Federal Police, Hellenic Police, ULIS and the Bulgarian
Esports Federation and CSCF Foundation for Sport Integrity provided
valuable insights into police cooperation and best practices in investigative
law enforcement measures.
The webinar addressed three key topics critical to
protecting sports integrity:
1.
Investigations into sports manipulation linked to the
Asian betting market.
2.
The role of intelligence and evidence in uncovering
sports manipulation.
3.
Crimes in esports and the role of law enforcement in
addressing them.
Key discussions
The highly interactive webinar provided participants
with fresh perspectives on a range of pressing issues, including:
- Asian betting market: Attendees explored
the complexities of investigating sports manipulation cases involving this
market, sharing experiences and strategies for addressing these
challenges.
- Whistleblower protection:
The group discussed various approaches to protecting whistleblowers,
considering both the sports integrity and law enforcement perspectives.
- Use of evidence in investigations:
Participants focused on the effective use of intelligence and evidence in
legal proceedings to combat sports- and esports-related crimes.
- Esports and financial crimes:
The webinar highlighted how in-game currencies are increasingly being
exploited for financial crimes like money laundering, stressing the need
for stronger cooperation among law enforcement agencies in this rapidly
evolving field.
Looking forward
Building on the success of this event, CSCF Foundation
for Sport Integrity and the project partners look forward to the upcoming
closing conference of IntegriSport 3.0, (11/11/2024 Europol HQ - the Hague)
which will further these important discussions and strengthen global efforts to
combat sports and esports manipulation and related crimes.
Recognizing that there is much more to discuss on the
topic of crime in sports, we are committed to organizing additional webinars to
explore these issues further. Stay
tuned for future events.
Integrisport 3.0 Project
IntegriSport 3.0 aims to
improve the investigation and prosecution of sports manipulation-related crimes
by training law enforcement, judicial authorities, and key stakeholders on
sports manipulation, corruption, and related criminal activities. The project
brings together a range of partner organizations to support this mission:
Coordinator: CSCF
Foundation for Sport Integrity
Country partners organisations: Play Fair Code (Austria), Estonian Center for Integrity in Sports
(ESTCIS), Bulgarian Ministry of Youth and Sports, Greek Ministry of Culture and
Sport, Romanian Ministry of Sport, and Spanish National Police.
Partner organisations:
Institut Nacional d’Educació Física de Catalunya (INEFC, Spain) and United
Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS).
Supporting organisations:
FIFPRO.
CSCF Foundation for Sport Integrity, the driving force
behind this unique initiative is dedicated to combating
sports manipulation, corruption, and related criminal activities through
education, awareness, and collaboration. Working closely with law enforcement
agencies, judicial authorities, ministries and sport federations around the world,
CSCF aims to enhance the efficiency of investigations and prosecutions
concerning sports manipulation. By fostering collaboration among diverse
actors, CSCF is at the forefront of promoting integrity, transparency, and
fairness in the sports sector.
For more information on upcoming events and
initiatives, please visit www.cscfsport.com or follow us on social
media.
Disclaimer: The project is funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EACEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
