Global probe into Kenyan football match-fixing points to Singapore link

Suspicious travel patterns of S'porean convicted in Britain show ties to fugitive known for rigging matches

Sofapaka Football Club's chairman Elly Kalekwa (far left), with two Singaporeans who claimed to represent a Hong Kong firm, watching the club's maiden game on Aug 30 last year for the 2019/2020 season. Although large sums were promised as part of a s
Sofapaka Football Club's chairman Elly Kalekwa (far left), with two Singaporeans who claimed to represent a Hong Kong firm, watching the club's maiden game on Aug 30 last year for the 2019/2020 season. Although large sums were promised as part of a sponsorship deal, the club did not receive any money. PHOTO: SOFAPAKA FOOTBALL CLUB / FACEBOOK
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An international investigation into football match-fixing in the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) has cast the spotlight on a Singapore connection.

International investigators say suspicious travel patterns of a convicted Singaporean match-fixer showed links to fugitive and known match-fixer Wilson Raj Perumal.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 24, 2020, with the headline Global probe into Kenyan football match-fixing points to Singapore link. Subscribe