"Fifa has begun disciplinary proceedings against three senior members of Congo-Brazzaville's football federation, including Fecofoot president Jean-Guy Mayolas, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for embezzling funds. The Brazzaville criminal court found Mayolas, general secretary Wantete Badji, and treasurer Raoul Kanda guilty of money laundering, forgery, and embezzlement, misappropriating $1.3 million in Fifa funds intended for a training center and women's football."
"The criminal trial revealed that the bulk of the misappropriated funds was earmarked for Covid relief, with a declaration from women's clubs stating that only a tiny percentage was ever paid out. Fifa's ethics committee received information during a review, leading to further investigations into financial misconduct, including forgery and conflicts of interest."
Fifa has started disciplinary proceedings against three senior members of Congo-Brazzaville's football federation, including president Jean-Guy Mayolas, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for embezzlement. The Brazzaville court found Mayolas, general secretary Wantete Badji, and treasurer Raoul Kanda guilty of financial crimes. They misappropriated $1.3 million in Fifa funds intended for a training center and women's football. Fifa's ethics committee is investigating further misconduct, with previous bans for Mayolas and Badji due to rule violations. Fecofoot faced suspension last year due to political interference.
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