Luncanu, a former professional tennis player, was found guilty of multiple breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Programme (TACP). These violations included match-fixing and facilitating tennis wagering.
An independent anti-corruption hearing officer, Raj Parker, upheld five out of seven charges brought by the ITIA (International Tennis Integrity Agency). The charges relate to match-fixing incidents in 2017 and 2021. Another charge of failing to fully cooperate with the ITIA’s investigation in 2022 was also upheld.
As a consequence of the ruling, Luncanu is prohibited from coaching or attending any tennis event authorized or sanctioned by the governing bodies of tennis until 8 June 2028. Additionally, he has been fined $40,000 (£31,208/€36,588).
The specific breaches of the TACP include:
- D.1.b.: No player shall solicit or facilitate betting on the outcome or any other aspect of an event. This includes displaying live betting odds, writing articles for betting publications, and appearing in gambling advertisements.
- D.1.d.: No covered person shall contrive or attempt to contrive the outcome or any other aspect of events.
Furthermore, the investigation revealed a breach of section F.2.b., which requires all individuals to fully cooperate with ITIA investigations, including providing evidence at hearings.
