Police probe ANFA officials over alleged match-fixing and financial irregularities
Summary
Nepal Police’s Central Investigation Bureau is probing All Nepal Football Association officials over alleged match-fixing, financial irregularities and fraud. Treasurer Rabindra Joshi and accounts officer Sanjiv Pandey have been arrested as investigators examine Nepal’s World Cup and Asian Cup qualifiers, kit purchases and ticket sales.
Key Points
- Nepal Police’s Central Investigation Bureau has opened a probe into ANFA officials over alleged match-fixing, financial irregularities and fraud.
- ANFA treasurer Rabindra Joshi and accounts officer Sanjiv Pandey have been arrested and held for further investigation.
- Investigators are examining why both Nepal-Bahrain qualifiers were played in Bahrain and whether financial dealings were involved.
- Police are also reviewing alleged irregularities in jersey procurement and ticket sales for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
