PThe president of the Federation of Greece’s Basketball Federation, Vangelis Liolios, has announced his resignation as he appeared before an investigative judge under a broad investigation into charges of match manipulation in Greek basketball.
The investigations have focused on allegations of manipulation of the results, where authorities are investigating possible involvement of judges, players and sports club officials.
The case has already entered a crucial phase, with the questioning of suspected persons and examining evidence collected by justice bodies, reports Euronews. com, Klankosova broadcast.
According to data from the investigative file, authorities are investigating full 49 matches held between 2016 and 2026. Suspected fights range from low national and professional divisions to school championships and youth leagues.
Prosecutors stress that alleged criminal acts were aimed at manipulation of matches for profit through sports betting in and outside Greece. These acts have been repeatedly carried out through bribery and favors, whether individually or in organized cooperation.
In front of the investigative judge, Liolios and his close associate, Giorgos Mavraganis. The federation’s now resigned leader has flatly denied the charges, naming the process a co-ordinated one against him.
His defence lawyer, Panagiotis Papaioannou, stressed that there is no solid evidence in the file linking Liolios to the betting world or to playing matches.
He also criticised the selective publication of some messages in the media, arguing that breakaway fragments do not constitute sufficient evidence for justice.