Ivory Coast International Detained by Police Over Serious Allegations

The Marseille prosecutor's office confirmed to German agency DPA that the 23-year-old forward was arrested on May 29 on suspicion of match-fixing. The case, involving Germany's upcoming World Cup opponent, was first reported by The Athletic.

“The Marseille prosecutor's office confirms that a 23-year-old professional footballer playing in France's Ligue 1 was detained on May 29, 2026, as part of an investigation into suspected organized fraud, organized sports corruption, receiving stolen goods, and money laundering,” the prosecutor's office stated, according to DPA, without naming the player. Following questioning, the player was released, and the investigation continues.

Specifically, the case involving Wahi, who moved on loan to OGC Nice in January, concerns a French Ligue 1 match on May 17, The Athletic reports. Wahi is suspected of intentionally receiving a yellow card in that game against FC Metz.

The French football league reported unusual activity in international betting on this particular match – an exceptionally high number of bets were placed on Wahi receiving a yellow card. The league subsequently contacted French judicial authorities. Despite this, Wahi was able to travel with the national team to the USA and started in their 1-0 victory over Ecuador.