"FIFA's independent Ethics Committee has banned former Guyana Football Federation General Secretary Ian Alves from all football-related activities for five years after finding he sexually harassed female staff members."
"FIFA also fined Alves 20,000 Swiss francs after determining that he had breached provisions of the FIFA Code of Ethics relating to the protection of physical and mental integrity, abuse of position and general duties."
"The decision followed a review of written statements from the victims, documents provided by the GFF, submissions from Alves, and other evidence gathered during the investigation."
"FIFA has a strict stance against all forms of abuse in football, emphasizing the importance of protecting the integrity of the sport."
Ian Alves, former General Secretary of the Guyana Football Federation, was found guilty of sexually harassing female staff members by FIFA's Ethics Committee. He received a five-year ban from all football-related activities and a fine of 20,000 Swiss francs. The investigation included written statements from victims and evidence from the GFF. FIFA maintains a strict policy against abuse in football. Alves resigned from his position in 2024, and the ruling's full grounds will be communicated within 60 days.
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