At least 50 football clubs in Ukraine are suspected of contract matches. This was told by the head of the National Police of Ukraine, Sergey Knyazev, during a briefing on the National Police carrying out a large-scale special operation in relation to contractual matches in Ukraine.

"The special operation lasted more than a year. The persons involved in organizing contractual matches were identified. Starting with the Premier League's top divisions and junior teams.

According to our information, there are at least 50 such contractual football matches, and maybe more, in more than 3 dozens of clubs, club functionaries,.

The organizers are suspected of committing a criminal offense under Part 4 of Article 368/3, Part 1 of Article 369/3 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

This is the first time in Ukraine, when not only players but also organizers and functionaries of the system will be brought to account, "Knyazev said..

Recall, on May 22, law enforcement agencies conducted more than 50 searches in 9 regions of Ukraine. Suspected as coaches and football referees.