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Gambling Commission joins forces with Crimestoppers

04 August 2014

The Gambling Commission has joined forces with the independent charity Crimestoppers to protect against match fixing impacting GB sports and the betting industry.

Crimestoppers will now pass on any reports from the public about gambling-related criminality or corruption to the Commission’s Intelligence Unit at the same time as they are reported to the police.

Nick Tofiluk, Director of Regulation, said:

“We are delighted with this new arrangement as it strengthens the collaboration between ourselves and law enforcement through the charity. The agreement builds on the excellent relationship we already have with UK police forces and national law enforcement agencies. It makes it clear that we take the threat of criminality and match fixing seriously.

“Match fixing is corruption and affects the legitimate interests of public, betting operators, sports and the GB’s reputation for integrity. It is the responsibility of us all to ensure that this is tackled quickly and robustly and Crimestoppers provides the opportunity for those with information to pass this to the police and Gambling Commission quickly. ”

Paul Kennedy, (Assistant Chief Constable (Operations) and Lead for Gambling), of Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), said:

“This initiative is a further example of how the police service is working with other agencies to tackle criminality related to match fixing in sport and more generally, on criminality linked to gambling. Crimestoppers provides a really useful opportunity for information to be provided on this type of illegal activity.”

Roger Critchell, Director of Operations for Crimestoppers, said: “With Crimestoppers taking information anonymously, we guarantee your identity will never be revealed. This is a serious crime that we are pleased to be able to support the Gambling Commission in tackling, so contact us on 0800 555 111 or through our anonymous online form at Crimestoppers' website if you have any information.”

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Last updated: 30 November 2023

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