The investigation into corruption and misconduct in and around FIFA is expanding, with further arrests on the cards, the US and Swiss Attorney Generals handling the case indicated today.
Speaking to press in Zurich, US Attorney General Loretta Lynch said “individuals and entities” could be set to be charged simultaneously in a new phase of investigation.
“We tend to proceed against individuals brought under one indictment together,” she said.
The investigation, which has so far been conducted as a coordinated effort between US and Swiss authorities, is likely to expand into other nations.
“If some ExCo members are not living in Switzerland this could make other jurisdictions think about how they could help,” said Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber.
“We feel that we have received cooperation and collaboration from many parties... There is always the possibility that people have more information to provide,” said Lynch.
Lauber and Lynch did not reveal the subject of new enquiries.
“I’m not going to comment on which individuals or entities will be the subject of the next round of charges… and I am not able to give you information about Mr Blatter’s travel plans,” said Lynch.
She added that FIFA and its members face a choice between corruption and integrity as it seeks to reform.
“FIFA are considering issues of reform and improving the sport,” she said.
“They have a lot to consider... Individuals have a choice between the old way of corruption or moving towards integrity of the sport.”
