Crime & Safetyscore 412·5 metrosupdated 1h ago

Arkansas Man Pleads Guilty in NCAA Basketball Bribery Scheme

Rodrick Winkler, a 32-year-old from Arkansas, has pleaded guilty to bribery and wire fraud charges related to a point-shaving scheme involving NCAA basketball games. The scheme, which involved 39 players across 17 teams, resulted in over $3 million in fraudulent wagers.

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