On February 7, 2025, U.S. federal agents arrested Jack Edward Coles, a 39-year-old Swiss man, for allegedly attempting to meet a 14-year-old boy for sex in Coral Gables, Florida. Coles arranged this meeting after connecting with the boy on the dating app Grindr, believing him to be 16. This arrest occurred during Coles' repeat visit to the area for business, demonstrating a worrying trend of online predators targeting vulnerable individuals. He is associated with FIFA Sounds, leading a music initiative for FIFA events. Coles denied intentions of breaking laws regarding age and consent.
He told the teen that they would not have sex because of his age, adding, "I don't want to break any laws," according to the complaint.
Coles is identified as project lead for FIFA Sounds, which organizes music for FIFA events.
According to an episode broadcast in March on the SportsGrad podcast, Coles said he works at the soccer organization's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.
He was arrested Friday when he tried to meet the boy again after he flew back into town on another business trip.
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