This is not the end of problems in the FIFA – writes “New York Times”, citing a high-ranking representative of the US tax office. The caller says that there will be further arrests on suspicion of corruption.
“New York Times” spoke of a high official of the government agency for the collection of taxes (IRS). – I am quite sure that there will be another round of arrests and allegations – said Richard Weber, chief investigator at the tax office.
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The official did not reveal who the FIFA activists are targeted by the US departments also refused to confirm whether the list is selected on Friday, the 5th term of office of the president of FIFA, Joseph Blatter.
– We are convinced that other persons and entities have been involved in criminal activities – have said the newspaper.
“New York Times” also talked with tax services spokesman, who confirmed the words of Weber and declared that “the case is open and is development “. In similar words he spoke earlier Attorney General Loretta Lynch.
– Do not talk about the specifics of cases. The intention of these statements was a statement that this is just the beginning, as was done – said a spokesman for the IRS.
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On Wednesday, the Justice Department announced 47 charges against 14 people, including high FIFA ranking activists and directors of sports marketing companies cooperating with FIFA. They were – as stated in the Communication Department of Justice – participate “in the ongoing 24-year conspiracy to enrich themselves through corruption in international football.” Among the charges brought against them they include extortion, money laundering and fraud. The main point of tenders for the sale of television rights, marketing and sponsorship to events that took place in the United States and Latin America.
Further complaints relate to corruption when deciding where the world championships will be held in 2010. Among other things, former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner was going to receive $ 10 million from the government of South Africa, where eventually the World Cup take place.
Corruption and bribery were to take place during the presidential election at FIFA in 2011, as well as sponsorship agreements relate to the Brazilian national team by a large American company producing sportswear. According to the “Washington Post” probably comes to ‘Nike’, but the prosecutor’s office has not confirmed this information.
A separate investigation ws. Corruption in FIFA announced the Swiss authorities. This investigation concerns allegations of corruption in choosing World Cup hosts in 2018 (in Russia) and 2022 years (in Qatar).
Author: pk / tr / Source: Reuters, The New York Times
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