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> Vangelis Liolios

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What Liolios claimed in his defense against the 49 charges He faces: “I had no involvement, they tried to blackmail me”

In his defense memorandum, the former president of the Hellenic Basketball Federation denies any involvement and describes the indictment as “vague and unsubstantiated” — What he says about his meeting with Stasinopoulos, his messages with Papatheodorou, and contradictions in witness statements

Basketball Federation President and associate face investigating judge today as case file reveals alleged decade-long match-fixing network

The investigation spans ten years, with allegations of bribery, manipulated referee appointments and cash payments. Five more referees could face charges as investigators examine 49 matches across Greek basketball

Greek basketball scandal: Federation president Liolios and five others granted more time to testify as he alleges conspiracy

All six defendants implicated in the alleged match-fixing scandal that has rocked Greek basketball appeared at the former Evelpidon courthouse in Athens on Thursday, where they requested and were granted additional time to prepare their defences

Greek basketball rocked by match-fixing scandal: Federation president and referees face investigating judge over €820,000

Greek Basketball Federation president and five other defendants are due in court today as investigators examine allegations of match manipulation and large amounts of seized cash – The scandal has drawn international attention and prompted action by the EuroLeague