Avoiding Compliance Red Cards After FIFA Scandal

Law360, New York (July 2, 2015, 11:59 AM EDT) -- On May 27, 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice alleged that 14 FIFA officials and marketing executives took over $150 million in bribes and kickbacks over the course of more than two decades. The government charged the indicted individuals with, among other offenses, wire fraud, money laundering, a racketeering conspiracy, submitting fraudulent tax returns, and the obstruction of justice. In addition, Swiss authorities have opened criminal proceedings related to FIFA's process for awarding the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Press reports indicate that further investigations are currently underway and that more prosecutions may be initiated....

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