Fifa

US prosecutor warns ‘no individual is above the law’ in Fifa inquiry

   • US attorney general Loretta Lynch to ‘root out corruption’
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   The US prosecutor who sent Fifa into meltdown in May has warned that
   “no individual is above the law” as the investigation into world
   football’s governing body continues.

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   to international soccer tournaments.”

   Under what was labelled a “World Cup of fraud” 14 individuals,
   including nine current or former Fifa executives, were indicted and are
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   including nine current or former Fifa executives, were indicted and are
   facing trial. Another four individuals have pleaded guilty.

   Lynch’s appearance alongside the Swiss attorney general, Michael
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   how complex their crimes and no matter how powerful they may be.

   “Our message is clear: no individual is impervious to the law. No
   corrupt organisation is beyond its reach. And no criminal act can evade
   the concerted efforts of dedicated men and women fighting for justice.