‘Great Work New York FBI’: Kash Patel Lauds FBI's Crackdown On NBA Betting Scandal Involving Current And Former Players

New York: FBI Director Kash Patel has lauded the Federal Bureau of Investigation after the agency dismantled a multi-million dollar gambling ring linked to La Cosa Nostra, resulting in the arrest of over 30 individuals across 11 states. The takedown, announced by Kash Patel, involved current and former NBA players and coaches, who were implicated in a scheme to rig sports betting outcomes for profit.

The operation, which was carried out in collaboration with the New York FBI and other partners, outlined the risks of match-fixing and corruption in professional sports. Patel praised the efforts of the agencies involved, stating, "Cheating, corruption, and laundering have consequences. We followed the money, and the law caught up."

According to Patel's post on social media platform X, the scheme involved an inside operation to manipulate sports betting outcomes, allowing the perpetrators to reap substantial profits. The FBI's investigation followed the money trail, leading to the nationwide takedown.

In his post on X, Patel said, “30+ arrests. 11 states. 1 nationwide takedown. Today the FBI dismantled a multi-million dollar gambling ring tied to La Cosa Nostra, including current & former NBA players and coaches — as well as an inside scheme to rig sports betting outcomes for profit. Cheating, corruption, and laundering have consequences. We followed the money, and the law caught up. Great work New York FBI and partners.”

According to Patel's post on X, the scheme involved an inside operation to manipulate sports betting outcomes, allowing the perpetrators to reap big profits. 

The FBI director also asserted that the arrests outlined the FBI's commitment to tackling corruption and match-fixing in professional sports. The operation's success shows the effectiveness of collaboration between law enforcement agencies in bringing perpetrators to justice.

However, the effects of the match-fixing scandal are big, with consequences for the people involved and the sports industry as a whole. The FBI's actions send a strong message that corruption and cheating will not be tolerated.

Further details are awaited.