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Hearts official arrested over match-fixing allegation

The protocol officer of the Phobians has been arrested over match fixing scandal
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Joshua Acquah, the protocol officer of Hearts of Oak was arrested by the Nima Police for allegedly aiding betting companies.

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Acquah has been receiving referees assigned to officiate Hearts of Oak home games on behalf of the Accra giants.

But, Aziz Haruna Futah, a former member of the club’s management committee accused the protocol officer on Asempa Fm that the former has been conniving with match officials and some betting companies to influence the outcome of games.

According to Starrfmonline.com Joshua Acquah was apprehended by the Nima Police for questioning on Thursday, but was released on Friday.

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The reports further state that Acquah after his arrest tendered in his resignation as the protocol officer of Hearts of Oak.

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