Twenty Individuals Accused in College Basketball Game Manipulation Scandal

In a sweeping indictment, federal authorities have implicated 20 individuals in a cunning plan to alter the outcomes of collegiate basketball games. This alleged scheme potentially involved numerous players across a wide array of NCAA Division I men's basketball teams.

Teams Implicated in the Alleged Scheme

According to the legal filings, athletes from over 17 university teams played a part in efforts to tamper with, or actually alter, more than 29 matches. Some of the educational institutions rumored to be involved include Western Michigan University, Butler University, and Tulane University, among others like St. Johns and East Carolina.

Additionally, schools such as McNeese State, Nicholls State, St. Louis University, and others including Duquesne, Lasalle, and Fordham have been mentioned.

Public Announcement by Legal Officials

The Philadelphia-based U.S. Attorney's Office has scheduled a press briefing to disclose more details regarding the case. The event is planned for 11 a.m. Eastern Time.

Recent Legal Actions and Context

This investigation follows a significant series of arrests by the FBI targeting fraud-related activities within professional basketball, coming just three months prior to this latest revelation.