Ivory Coast international striker, Elye Wahi, currently representing the Elephants at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was arrested by French police in May as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged spot-fixing activities, according to a report by The Athletic.
The 23-year-old forward is being investigated over claims that he deliberately sought to receive a yellow card during a French Ligue 1 match between Nice and Metz on May 17.
Authorities are reportedly examining suspicious betting patterns linked to wagers placed on Wahi being booked during the encounter.
PUNCH Online understands that spot-fixing involves manipulating a specific event within a sporting contest for betting purposes rather than influencing the final outcome.
Confirming the development, a spokesperson for the Marseille public prosecutor’s office told The Athletic on Tuesday, “We can confirm that a 23-year-old football player, competing in France’s Ligue 1, was arrested on May 29 as part of an investigation
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