Police investigating match-fixing in Australian basketball

A match-fixing investigation has been launched into a high-profile basketball coach accused of betting against their own team.

Police and Canberra’s National Integrity of Sport unit were notified by Basketball Australia after they became aware of allegations of inappropriate betting on basketball games, the Herald Sun reports.

Basketball Australia CEO Anthony Moore said the organisation was co-operating with the investigation.

He declined to say if a name had been provided to police saying that was for them to investigate.

"I don’t know how many people they have spoken to or who they have spoken to," he said.

Victoria Police said it was notified of the inappropriate betting allegations on February 12.

"Detectives from the Victoria Police Sporting Integrity Intelligence Unit have investigated the allegation and at this stage do not believe there is any evidence of offences being committed in Victoria," a police spokesman said.

"Investigators will continue to provide assistance and advice to sporting authorities to ensure the integrity of sport within Victoria."

The Herald Sun also confirmed that Queensland Police have been made aware of the match-fixing allegations and are investigating.