Michael Pell is the umpire arrested as part of Victoria Police's investigation into the Brownlow betting scandal, reports the Herald Sun.
It’s understood Pell, 32, was interviewed by detectives in relation to allegations he engaged in conduct that corrupts or would corrupt a betting outcome.
Reports have stated there are numerous rounds in question for the suspicious betting activity.
Pell was promoted to the AFL's field umpires list earlier this year.
The maximum sentence for the alleged offending is 10 years imprisonment.
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