Show Notes
This week on Keys & Gray Unleashed, we hear the story of Moses Swaibu, a former professional footballer who became involved in organised match fixing.
He explains how he was first approached, what happened when €60,000 was placed in front of him in a hotel room, how he became involved in the operation, and what he notices when he watches football today.
Moses was later arrested by the National Crime Agency and sentenced to 16 months in prison. In this conversation, he discusses match fixing, gambling, organised crime and the consequences of his decisions.
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