June 18, 2026
By Ayobami Okerinde
Ivory Coast international, Elye Wahi, who is currently featuring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was arrested by French police less than two weeks before the tournament as part of an investigation into alleged spot-fixing offences, according to a report by The Athletic.
The 23-year-old is being investigated over allegations that he deliberately sought to receive a yellow card while playing for French club Nice in a Ligue 1 match against Metz on May 17.
According to the report, French authorities are examining suspicious betting patterns linked to wagers placed on the striker receiving a booking during the match. The practice, known as spot-fixing, involves manipulating a specific event within a game for betting purposes.
