"Authorities in Congo-Brazzaville have applied to Interpol for an international arrest warrant against Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas after he was convicted of embezzling $1.1 million in FIFA funds. Mayolas, along with his wife and son, was sentenced to life imprisonment for their roles in the embezzlement scheme, which involved funds intended for Covid-19 relief."
"Investigators suspect Mayolas may be hiding in Cameroon or the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The authorities have alerted partner police forces in the region and are collaborating with financial intelligence units to freeze assets linked to the case."
"FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Mayolas and two other Fecofoot officials for alleged financial misconduct, including conflict of interest and forgery, following a review by FIFA's ethics committee."
Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, president of Fecofoot, has been convicted of embezzling $1.1 million in FIFA funds and sentenced to life imprisonment. He is currently on the run with his family. The funds were part of FIFA's Covid-19 relief plan, which included nearly $500,000 for the Congo women's team. Mayolas and his family were tried in absentia after fleeing weeks before the hearing. Investigators suspect they may be hiding in Cameroon or the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and authorities are working to freeze related assets.
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