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Sports and Crime Briefing

Chris Dalby, The Sports Ambassador
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Organized crime, illegal betting syndicates and opaque money are moving deeper into global sport. We investigate their reach into clubs and governing bodies, from corruption and money laundering to the trafficking, abuse and exploitation of players.

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    Criminal consultancy with decade of experience covering organized crime and political corruption in Latin America, Asia and Europe. worldofcrime.net

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