An independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal of the Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) has issued its judgement and sanctions decisions in relation to Moghees Ahmed, after he was charged following allegations of corrupt conduct relating to an approach made to a professional county coach.
Following a hearing, Mr Ahmed was convicted of four charges relating breaches of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, in January 2025.
Mr Ahmed was then awarded a ban of five years, effective from the 26th of March 2025, with the final 30 months being suspended pending completing education and his future conduct.
Director of The Cricket Regulator Chris Haward said: “Moghees Ahmed sought to engage a professional county coach in a corrupt scheme which would have had serious consequences for the integrity of cricket in England and Wales and beyond. This lengthy ban rightly reflects the seriousness of the conspiracy Ahmed sought to embark upon. Offering, seeking or taking illicit financial inducements for selection is never acceptable and strikes at the heart of the integrity of our sport. Where corrupt conduct is suspected, it will be investigated and those responsible will be held to account.
“This case came to light due to the courage of the coach and others who reported their concerns within moments of the corrupt offer being made. They have also greatly assisted the investigation and tribunal process and are commended for their conduct.
“Anyone with information relating to corrupt conduct in encouraged to contact the Cricket Regulator on integrity@cricketregulator.co.uk.”
The Decision on Sanction can be read in full here.
The Decision on Liability can be read in full here.