A number of leading Chinese Super League sides are among those accused of failing to pay player salaries, bonuses, transfer fees and taxes
Chinese football has been thrown into chaos with 18 clubs, including many CSL sides, warned they face expulsion.
Those at the centre of the allegations are accused by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) of failing to pay player salaries and bonuses, related transfer fees and taxes.
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) have received a letter from the AFC warning of the potential repercussions an inability to get their financial house in order could bring.