FIFA boss Blatter faces criminal proceedings – Swiss prosecutor

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FIFA boss Blatter faces criminal proceedings – Swiss prosecutor
Switzerland's top prosecutor says criminal proceedings have been opened against FIFA chief Sepp Blatter on suspicion that he misappropriated funds

ZURICH, Switzerland – Switzerland’s top prosecutor said Friday, September 25 that criminal proceedings had been opened against FIFA chief Sepp Blatter, on suspicion that he misappropriated funds and violated his duties as the head of world football’s governing body. 

“Swiss criminal proceedings against the President of FIFA, Mr. Joseph Blatter, have been opened on 24 September 2015 on suspicion of criminal mismanagement…and – alternatively – misappropriation,” said a statement from Switzerland’s attorney general’s office. 

“There is as suspicion that…Joseph Blatter also violated his fiduciary duties” to FIFA in connection with a contract with the Caribbean Football Union, the statement further said. – Rappler.com 

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