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French Police Detain Marseille’s Elye Wahi Over Betting Probe

6/18/2026

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Elye Wahi Investigation

French authorities opened an investigation into Elye Wahi after betting patterns were detected around a yellow card he received.
Marseille prosecutors placed a 23-year-old Ligue 1 player in custody on May 29 in a probe into fraud, sports corruption and money laundering.
The Ivory Coast national team said it had no information about the investigation.
Elye Wahi gave no comment.
Authorities did not name him as a suspect.

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Elye Wahi Debut

After FIFA approved his switch from France to the Ivory Coast in March 2026, Elye Wahi made his senior debut on 14 June 2026, playing 55 minutes before being replaced by Ange Yoan-Bonny.
He was added to Ivory Coast’s World Cup squad on 15 May 2026, days after his eligibility was confirmed.
While on loan at Nice, he scored five goals in 14 league appearances, helping the club avoid relegation in the 2025/26 season.

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Elye Wahi Investigation

French authorities opened an investigation into Elye Wahi after betting patterns were detected around a yellow card he received.
Marseille prosecutors placed a 23-year-old Ligue 1 player in custody on May 29 in a probe into fraud, sports corruption and money laundering.
The Ivory Coast national team said it had no information about the investigation.
Elye Wahi gave no comment.
Authorities did not name him as a suspect.

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