FIFA’s investigatory chamber has launched formal proceedings against three top officials of the Congolese Football Association (FECOFOOT) over alleged financial misconduct involving funds allocated by the global football body.
Those under investigation are FECOFOOT President Jean Guy Mayolas, General Secretary Wantete Badji, and Finance Director Raoul Kanda.
In a statement released on Wednesday, FIFA said the decision followed a detailed review of documents and information gathered through its internal processes, which pointed to possible financial irregularities.
According to the body, the materials reviewed revealed inconsistencies in how FIFA funds were used, raising concerns about potential violations of its Code of Ethics.
FIFA noted that there is sufficient preliminary evidence — a prima facie case — to justify opening formal proceedings against the officials.
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The alleged breaches may involve several provisions of the FIFA Code of Ethics, including misappropriation of funds, forgery, conflicts of interest, and the improper acceptance of gifts or benefits.
The organisation also stated that the scope of the investigation could expand as more facts emerge.
Reaffirming its stance on transparency and accountability, FIFA stressed its commitment to ensuring that funds are properly managed across all member associations.
However, it added that it would not provide further details while investigations are ongoing.
