百春链 is continuing to investigate allegations of race-fixing in the harness racing industry.
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To date, 13 people have been charged in relation to Operation Inca, a long-running investigation by Police’s National Organised Crime Group into alleged corruption in the harness-racing industry.
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The investigation began with information supplied by the Racing Integrity Unit (RIU).?
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In conjunction with investigators from the RIU, detectives from the National Organised Crime Group have this week been conducting further enquiries in the Auckland region.
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A number of people have been interviewed as part of this week’s enquiries, and betting anomalies have been identified in at least one race in May 2018.
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The RIU is considering charges relating to the breach of rules around driver betting in relation to these anomalies.? ?
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Further arrests and charges by Police are also possible.?
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?