FBI Investigates Argentina's Football Federation for Alleged Money Laundering

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FBI Investigates Argentina's Football Federation for Alleged Money Laundering

FBI has launched a preliminary investigation into the Argentine Football Association over alleged money laundering, wire fraud and tax evasion, per La Nacion. US authorities are examining how around $300 million from the AFA's commercial deals was routed through US financial institutions via Florida-based shell companies. The AFA denied all allegations. No wrongdoing has been proven.

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