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Wondery Founder Convicted in FIFA Bribery Scheme

12/21/2025

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Story summary
  • In April 2020, Hernan Lopez, founder of the Wondery podcast network, was federally indicted over a FIFA bribery scheme.
  • He was convicted in March 2023, despite maintaining his innocence.
  • A federal appeals panel later reinstated his conviction.
  • Prosecutors planned to dismiss the conviction in December 2025.
  • Lopez has since launched a research firm, Owl & Co.