Hickey is accused of plotting with at least six others to illegally sell tickets for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, Rio police said. Related Content Tongan flagbearer Pita Taufatofua shares honest message Rio Olympics 2016: Magic tape helps French hurdler fly Rio Olympics 2016: Andrea Kilday loses opening taekwondo boutThere was no immediate word on his condition. The Olympic Council Ireland said it is "aware of the media stories regarding Pat Hickey and we are seeking total clarity on the situation before we comment further." Agents have seized more than 1,000 tickets that were being sold for high fees and allocated to the Olympic Council of Ireland. After those arrests, the Olympic Council of Ireland said it would investigate why some of its tickets were in their possession.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 17, 2016 11:53 UTC