Philippe Lahm has been named by prime suspect Marijo C. in connection with a major German betting scandal. The captain of Bayern Munich and the German national team is "deep in the betting world" claims Marijo C..

Lahm is know to be good friends with Robin Boksic, an alleged con man and professional gambler who worked briefly for UEFA to investigate bribery.

According to Marijo C., Lahm had spoken several times with Boksic about influencing the results of football matches. The Bayern player and the Croatian deny ever having met each other. "I do not know this man, "said fullback Lahm to the German media.
Boksic also does not accept the accusation of Marijo C., the prime suspect in the betting scandal.