The second day of hearings in the case of betting counters » Gabi Matei, brought in handcuffs to the Ploiești Prosecutor's Office
It's about the footballers Gabi Matei and Marius Sandawho until recently played at CS Păulești, about the financier of the Prahov club, Claudio Blagaand about Alexandru Cristescua relative of Blaga. He also came River Pappthe 3rd player involved in the case.
UPDATE at 11:40. EXCLUSIVE PHOTO: Gabi Matei, in handcuffs at the Ploiesti Prosecutor's Office
Around 11:40, Gabi Matei (black jacket) arrived at the Prosecutor's Office. He put his hood on his head when he saw the reporters photographing him.
The former FCSB defender was handcuffed by Marius Sanda (in blue tracksuit)former teammate of Matei at Păulești, also involved in the case. The two entered the hearings tied to each other, as can be seen in the images captured by GSP photojournalist Andrei Furnigă.
The second day of hearings in the case of matches rigged by CS Păulești
On February 25, the Romanian Police raided 34 homes. 21 people involved in the case of fixed matches for bets in League 3 were arrested, the indicated team being CS Păulești. Matei, Sanda, Blaga and Cristescu were detained and taken to Câmpina.
On Thursday morning, they appeared before the prosecutors. Sorin Popa, chief prosecutor of the Prosecutor's Office attached to the Ploiești District Court, leads the case.
The Prosecutor's Office will decide today what will happen next for the 4, there are several options. They can be placed under house arrest, further detained or placed under judicial control. There is also the possibility of being investigated at large, such as Raul Papp, Paul Papp's brother and the former goalkeeper from Păulești.
PHOTO GALLERY. Raul Papp, at the Prosecutor's Office next to Ploiești Court
On Wednesday, Papp was questioned and gave details about what happened in Păulești. He told prosecutors how League 3 matches were rigged for betting profits. Because he was the first of those interviewed to tell from the inside, Paul Papp's brother remains under investigation at large.
On Thursday, around 10:00, he also appeared at the Prosecutor's Office next to the Ploiești Court for a new series of hearings.
