The Swiss Federal Office announced the initiation of criminal investigations into the matter. questioned already ten people who in 2010 were members of the Executive Committee of the International Football Federation and took part in the vote on the organization of the championship.
The early morning police arrested 6 activists Zurich International Federation of Football FIFA is alleged that they, inter alia, bribery and money laundering. Illegal activities were to be carried out since the 90s of the last century.
arrest was at the request of US law enforcement – confirms Falco Galli, spokesman for the Swiss Justice Ministry. According to the Ministry, the sum of bribes exceeding $ 100 million. Money have influence on US bank accounts.
The arrests occurred at a very unfortunate time, but FiFA supports action Swiss Ministry of Justice – said at a press conference a spokesman for FIFA Walter De Gregorio . Internal investigation continues in the FIFA has long been – admits the spokesman. This is in our interest to find answers to all questions – said Gregorio. FIFA does not comment on media reports and lists the names of the arrested activists. Gregorio convinced once again that the President of FIFA Sepp Blatter is not involved in the case.
Despite today’s affair, the organization of the Congress is not threatened and the election of a new chairman will be held on Friday. Also scheduled championship organization is not threatened and the matches will be played as scheduled in Russia and Qatar – FIFA spokesman assured. Gregorio said that the other questions must answer the Swiss prosecutor’s investigation
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The arrested activists arrived in Zurich in connection with starting tomorrow FIFA Congress. According to the New York daily that detained activists FIFA CONCACAF zone (North, Central and Caribbean) Jack Warner, Eduardo Li, Julio Rocha, Costas Takkas, Rafael Esquivel, Jose Maria Marin and Nicolas Leoz.
Activists are staying in police custody and will be interviewed today. If you will agree to travel to the United States in the coming days will be transported to America – says Falco Galli. If you do not agree to release it to the authorities USA , America will have 40 days to present relevant evidence on their deportation.
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