FIFA Corruption Thread

[fidget]

But Ppes Rettalb doesn't have the same ring as Ebagum Trebor.

[ntto]

See my post above

There is some agreement that the US Treasury can investigate and have jurisdiction in regards to any transaction paid in US$

It doesnt even have to touch US Banks just be transacted in that currency for them to have jurisdiction

so living in the UK, if I buy something from America I could be extradited to the US if they say so?

[dom9]

Yes, he's a genocidal maniac responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people, and has directly caused pain and suffering to many millions more.

[tanner]

FFS, the guy's like bloody Mugabe

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32914907

[Lecter]

why the USA though - does it not seem strange?

Why not UEFA, the EU, UN, Interpol etc etc

Seems very strange everybody is happy for the USA to be the worlds police

See my post above

There is some agreement that the US Treasury can investigate and have jurisdiction in regards to any transaction paid in US$

It doesnt even have to touch US Banks just be transacted in that currency for them to have jurisdiction

[Kenneth]

Bring it on 'merica

[Resu]

There are US citizens implicated, and the broadcast rights corruption involved US companies. The witness who has given the crucial evidence is American, was charged in America by the Americans. Seems perfectly reasonable for the Americans to be involved. The investigation into the world cup voting is being conducted by the Swiss authorities and not the Americans.

The American equivalent to the bribery act is really tough and wide ranging. It doesn't matter if an organisation is based in the US, if it has a presence in the US then I can be targeted. I don't see how this is a bad thing really.

Seems a bit hard on you, but as long as you don`t mind it`s all good.

[Roboklopp]

"US are a bit wanky"

[Kenneth]

why the USA though - does it not seem strange?

Why not UEFA, the EU, UN, Interpol etc etc

Seems very strange everybody is happy for the USA to be the worlds police

There are US citizens implicated, and the broadcast rights corruption involved US companies. The witness who has given the crucial evidence is American, was charged in America by the Americans. Seems perfectly reasonable for the Americans to be involved. The investigation into the world cup voting is being conducted by the Swiss authorities and not the Americans.

The American equivalent to the bribery act is really tough and wide ranging. It doesn't matter if an organisation is based in the US, if it has a presence in the US then I can be targeted. I don't see how this is a bad thing really.

[EwarWoo]

why the USA though - does it not seem strange?

Why not UEFA, the EU, UN, Interpol etc etc

Seems very strange everybody is happy for the USA to be the worlds police

UEFA, UN, Interpol etc etc doesn't have the clout or the balls.

US are a bit wanky but in this instance it's helping us so sit back and enjoy.

[Alex]

[ame]https://twitter.com/danroan/status/603896189805813760[/ame]

[Roboklopp]

Just glad someone has in this case- and I think the US are too far out of the circle to be bribed etc.

In general I detest Team America World Police though.

[ntto]

why the USA though - does it not seem strange?

Why not UEFA, the EU, UN, Interpol etc etc

Seems very strange everybody is happy for the USA to be the worlds police

[Alex]

Remember the Russians 'losing' their emails from the time that the Garcia report was being put together?

[Lecter]

Quote:
Fifa corruption inquiry: Sepp Blatter holds emergency talks

Fifa president Sepp Blatter has chaired an emergency meeting, as the football world governing body is mired in crisis over a growing corruption scandal.
Mr Blatter is under pressure to step down and delay a vote due on Friday for the next Fifa president following the arrests of seven top Fifa officials.
Many of its key sponsors have expressed concern, with UK PM David Cameron backing calls for Mr Blatter to resign.
The meeting is Mr Blatter's first since the crisis began on Wednesday.