June 23rd 2024.
Today, Macarthur FC's captain, Ulises Davila, is set to make his first appearance in court. He has been accused of being the local ringleader in an illegal bet-fixing operation, allegedly orchestrated by a mastermind from South America. The 33-year-old is facing charges for paying two of his teammates, Kearyn Baccus and Clayton Lewis, to intentionally receive yellow cards during games.
According to police, this betting scheme resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in payouts and was headed by a South American connection. The news of Davila's involvement first came to light in May when Baccus appeared in court for his initial hearing. Lewis is scheduled to make his court appearance on June 27.
The alleged manipulation of yellow cards, which are typically given out as warnings for fouls, occurred during two games in November and December. On November 24, Macarthur played against Melbourne Victory in a 1-1 draw, followed by a 2-0 win against Sydney FC on December 9. All three accused players were booked during the December 9 game against Sydney. Police also believe similar attempts were made during games in April and May.
As a result of these allegations, Football Australia has placed Davila, Baccus, and Lewis on a no-fault interim suspension under their code of conduct. The club has also taken action, with Baccus and another player involved, Matthew Millar, being released during an off-season clean out. Millar was named in court documents but has not been charged.
Despite the controversy surrounding the team, Davila and Lewis remain under contract with Macarthur FC. The news of their involvement in this scandal came as a shock to their teammates and fans. In the meantime, the club has urged everyone to stay updated on the latest developments through their WhatsApp channel, where they promise to provide breaking news, updates on celebrities and sports, without any comments or algorithms. Your privacy is safe with us.
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