German assistant ref suspended in betting scam probe

The German FA have suspended an assistant referee suspected of fixing matches as part of the betting scam currently under investigation.

The DFB added in a statement that the official in question, Cetin Sevinc, has this season acted as an assistant referee five times in the German second division and five times in regional league matches.

"The DFB will for the time being no longer use Cetin Sevinc as a referee or an assistant," the statement read.

"This precautionary suspension has become necessary because of the fact that Bochum prosecutors are supposed to have started investigations against the 27-year-old because of possible match manipulation."

DFB vice president Rainer Koch added: "We have already been informed about the suspicion against Cetin Sevinc and have made all our relevant information to the Bochum prosecutors.

"Of course the presumption of innocence applies for Mr Sevinc, but as long as the investigations against him are not closed, we will no longer call upon him for the protection of him and the current competition."
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