Asian and European Crime Syndicates Join Forces to Target Football

Organised crime groups operating in Europe and Asia are increasingly using football as a source of revenue and a propaganda platform. Recent analysis shows a growing flow of intelligence and finances between the two regions.

Officials convened at the International Police headquarters in The Hague to assess the scale of this cooperation. The syndicates aim to manipulate match betting, player transfers and sponsorship deals.

Football federations and clubs are responding with tighter oversight and greater transparency. Experts stress that cross‑border collaboration is essential to combat these threats.