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BY PAUL O’DONOGHUE, Senior Correspondent

DUBAI Police have arrested a 34-year-old Brazilian national wanted by Interpol for alleged involvement in match-fixing and fraud in Brazil.

William Pereira Rugato, accused of manipulating football match results for illegal profits through international sports betting platforms, was apprehended shortly after arriving in the United Arab Emirates from Europe.

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