A greyhound trainer has been charged after allegedly giving his dog alcohol before a race, and then placing a successful $4000 bet on a rival dog.
A 63-year-old NSW Central West trainer will face Orange Local Court on Thursday after police stumbled across the incident during a separate investigation.
In April 2021, detectives were investigating a criminal syndicate suspected to be involved in the supply of prohibited drugs between Sydney and the Central West.
There is no suggestion the 63-year-old is involved in the alleged syndicate.
During that investigation, detectives identified a greyhound race meeting in June 2021 that had allegedly been subject to fraudulent activity.
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"Police will allege in court the man, who is a greyhound dog trainer, administered alcohol to one of his dogs prior to a race meeting and then wagered a successful bet against a rival dog totalling $4000," a NSW Police spokesperson said.
"Following further inquiries, strike force detectives executed a search warrant at a property in Larass Lee [located north-west of Orange] at 7.30am on Wednesday, July 20."
A 63-year-old man was arrested at the property and taken to Orange Police Station.
He was charged with two counts of use corrupt conduct information to bet on event; and one count each of engage in conduct that corrupts betting outcome of event; and possess corrupt conduct info communicate to other.
He was granted conditional bail to appear at Orange Local Court on Thursday.
Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
