US Edition26 Charged in NCAA Point-Shaving Scheme Across 17 Teams
- Yesterday, a federal indictment unsealed in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania charged 26 people, including Camian Shell, in a scheme involving over 17 Division I teams and fixing at least 29 games.
- Investigators say fixers started with two professional games in China before recruiting college players, offering payments of about $10,000 to $30,000 per game, prosecutors allege.
- Court documents detail text and FaceTime exchanges between Camian Shell and alleged fixer Jalen Smith, with fixers placing at least $458,000 in wagers on Towson, which won 84-58 after a 42-21 first half covering the spread.
- NCAA president Charlie Baker said enforcement staff have opened probes into nearly all named teams and sports-betting investigations into roughly 40 athletes from 20 schools, while federal prosecutors say the investigation is ongoing and additional charges could be filed.
- With more than 39 players and over 17 NCAA Division I teams implicated, the indictment cites mid-major games and March 2024 postseason games, following a recent FBI crackdown including arrests tied to NBA figures.
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