ISJ Participates in the 16th Annual INTERPOL Match-Fixing Task Force Meeting in Lisbon
The Institute for Gambling Supervision (ISJ) of Angola participated in the 16th Annual Meeting of the INTERPOL Match-Fixing Task Force (IMFTF) to gain insights into international best practices for preventing and combating the manipulation of sports competitions, illegal gambling, and money laundering.
The 16th Annual INTERPOL Match-Fixing Task Force Meeting took place from October 27 to 29, 2026, at the headquarters of the Judicial Police in Lisbon, Portugal.
The international gathering convened more than 200 law enforcement and sports integrity officials from over 60 member countries, including police authorities, gaming regulators, international sports organizations, international bodies, and betting-monitoring entities. Discussions centered on a shared strategy to combating match-fixing in traditional sports and esports, illegal betting operations, money laundering, and cross-border criminal intelligence sharing.
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The official ISJ delegation was led by Cláudio Daniel Mário Paulo, Deputy Director General of the ISJ. He was accompanied by Leonel Áercio Lucas de Figueiredo, a technician in the Department of Supervision and Inspection.
Participation in the forum enabled the ISJ to learn about international best practices, expand its institutional networks, and identify targeted measures to strengthen oversight of Angola’s domestic betting market. Through its participation, the ISJ reaffirmed its commitment to integrity in the gaming sector, responsible gambling, and active national and international regulatory cooperation.
