Belgian soccer bribery scandal widens

BRUSSELS, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A bribery scandal in Belgian soccer has involved a second team.

Businessman Zheyun Ye, who owns a large stake in Antwerp's team, Lierse, was arrested two weeks ago on charges involving alleged match-fixing with Limburg's Sint-Truiden team, Expatica reported.

Now, the newspaper Het Nieuwsblad says Lierse is also believed to be involved. Ye also owns AC Allianssi in Finland.

The first-division team was cleared of match-fixing recently but fined for failing to prepare adequately for a match.

The investigation in Belgium reportedly began because of suspiciously high betting involving Sint Truiden.