Former Fox Executives Indicted in FIFA Bribery Scheme
Two former senior executives at 21st Century Fox have been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice in connection with an alleged multi-million dollar bribery scheme. Hernan Lopez, former CEO of Fox International Channels, and Carlos Martinez, former president of Fox Latin America, face charges of wire fraud and money laundering. The scheme reportedly involved kickbacks to FIFA officials to secure broadcast and marketing rights for major football tournaments, including the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Monday the indictment of two former senior executives from 21st Century Fox. Hernan Lopez, who previously served as chief executive of Fox International Channels, and Carlos Martinez, the former president of Fox Latin America, have been charged with wire fraud and money-laundering offenses.
These indictments are part of an ongoing and extensive U.S. government investigation into corruption within world football. The charges relate to an alleged multi-million dollar bribery scheme.
The scheme reportedly involved kickbacks paid to FIFA officials. These payments were allegedly made in exchange for broadcast and marketing rights to some of the world's most prominent football tournaments, specifically referencing the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
According to Guardian World Cup, this marks another series of indictments in the sprawling investigation.
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