Criminal schemes
Match-fixings are generally organised by backers outside of the world of football. Among other things, match-fixings for the purpose of generating betting gains are a new area of activity for international mafia criminal organisations, who are also involved in drug trafficking, prostitution and human trafficking, money laundering, etc. The first contact between a backer and a player, trainer, referee or official usually seems quite harmless, even friendly, with an invitation for dinner, a gift, or through social media platforms. Then as soon as a certain basis of trust has been established, there follows a first proposal for a fixing. If you once say yes to this, the tone usually changes abruptly. Criminal organisations, which are often behind match-fixing, are also not afraid of extortion. Dependencies, secrets, debt, addiction, extramarital affairs, etc. can be used to compel you to take part in match-fixing.