U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch has confirmed the ongoing investigation into corruption allegations levied against FIFA will be expanded, with further charges against "individuals and entities" being considered.
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Investigators Confirm FIFA Investigation Has Expanded, More Charges Expected
Monday, September 14
Lynch and her Swiss counterpart Michael Lauber gave a press conference on Monday, providing updates on the ongoing investigation. As shared by Sky Sports News HQ, the U.S. attorney general confirmed investigators are expanding their search:
US Attorney General Loretta Lynch: Authorities have expanded FIFA corruption investigation & expect to file more criminal charges #SSNHQ
— Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) September 14, 2015
As reported by the Daily Mirror's Ed Malyon, 18 individuals and two corporate entities have been indicted since the probe came to light at the end of May, when a number of FIFA officials were arrested in Switzerland, via the Guardian's Owen Gibson and Damien Gayle.