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Convenient Sport Corruption

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This chapter discusses the increasing attractiveness of corruption in the sport industry due to the influx of money and the growing prestige of sport events. It introduces the theory of convenience, which suggests that financial motives, organizational opportunities, and personal willingness contribute to deviant behavior and corruption. The chapter applies this theory to three case studies: the FIFA World Cup, corruption involving Berkeley coaches, and corruption within the International Biathlon Union (IBU). By using the convenience theory, relevant and irrelevant themes of corruption are identified, aiding in the detection and prevention of corruption. The varying convenience structures in different sport corruption cases necessitate flexible approaches to law enforcement. The chapter also highlights the importance of distinguishing between committing and concealing wrongdoing when assessing the convenience of corruption. Ultimately, it provides a framework for future studies on corruption in sport. The text further mentions other instances of corruption in sports, such as match-fixing, do**, and referee intimidation, emphasizing the broad range of corrupt activities in the field.

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    Chander Mohan Gupta

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Gupta, C.M., Gottschalk, P. (2023). Convenient Sport Corruption. In: Trusted White-Collar Defendants. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-38433-2_12

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