Police strikeforce to probe Eels cap deals

Parramatta's NRL salary cap scandal has reportedly become the focus of a police investigation..

Parramatta Eels Rugby club signage

They may no longer own the trophy to prove it, but Parramatta still want to defend their title. (AAP)

NSW Police have reportedly established a taskforce to investigate deals as part of Parramatta's NRL salary cap scandal.

Fraud squad detectives will look into a range of potentially serious crimes including money laundering and fraud.

No players are understood to be under investigation, according to News Corp.

"Investigators are in possession of a large quantity of financial documents which will undergo detailed forensic accounting analysis," a police spokeswoman said.

The squad is said to be most interested in the use of club money to make under-the-table third-party payments to players.

Tampering of key documents, including invoices and other financial records, will also be investigated after the NRL began its forensic investigation into the club.


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