BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Joe Ofahengaue passes the ball during the Brisbane Broncos NRL training session on September 29, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Brisbane forward Joe Ofahengaue has been caught up in a casino cheating controversy and is expected to face a Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday.

The Courier Mail first reported the news late on Thursday night, with Ofahengaue to front the courts on a charge of cheating by fraudulent act, practice or scheme.

It is believed the charge is related to an incident at a blackjack table at the casino.

Broncos CEO Paul White confirmed the news, saying that Ofahengaue had contacted the club and alerted them to the incident.

“The club is aware of the matter and has notified the NRL Integrity Unit about it,” White said.

“We will allow due course to run and then determine if any further action is to be taken.”

Ofahengaue will not appear at the court in person on Friday.

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