Kike Salas, defender of the Spanish representative "Sevilla", has been detained on suspicion of fraud.
"Report" reports, citing "El Confidencial", that he is suspected of deliberately receiving yellow cards in La Liga matches so that his relatives could earn money.
The investigation is being conducted by police officers specializing in the fight against illegal betting. The 22-year-old defender received a total of 10 yellow cards last season. He has received official warnings 7 times in the last 9 games.
K. Salas could face a prison sentence of six months to three years for this act.