Canadian authorities have reportedly begun an investigation into the betting scandal involving former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter
A criminal investigation has reportedly been launched by Canadian authorities to examine the gambling scandal involving former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter., the Ontario Police Department has begun looking into the situation following a close look at the betting irregularities that took place during two Raptors games on Jan. 26 and March 20.
During both games, there was an unusual amount of betting activity involving Porter who pulled himself from the games with previously undisclosed injuries. He left with an eye injury on Jan. 26 against the Los Angeles Clippers and an illness on March 20 against Sacramento.
Authorities in New York have arrested and charged four men involved in the conspiracy who allegedly convinced Porter to withdraw from both basketball games in order to profit from personal bets involving Porter. A criminal complaint in New York said Porter, known as Player 1 in the statement, had racked up a significant gambling debt and was encouraged to withdraw from the games to clear his debts.
Porter had been on a two-way contract with the Raptors and was playing a part-time role as a backup center for the organization. He appeared in 26 games for Toronto before the league's investigation began in late March.
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