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FIFA Embezzler Mayolas Sentenced to Life, Still At Large

3/11/2026

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Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas of the Republic of Congo was convicted of embezzling $1.1 million from FIFA funds.
He was sentenced to life in prison and remains at large.
Lionel Mayolas, his son, also received a life sentence.
Two associates were sentenced to five years for complicity.
FIFA suspended the federation last year due to government interference, forfeiting two World Cup qualifying matches.

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Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas of the Republic of Congo was convicted of embezzling $1.1 million from FIFA funds.
He was sentenced to life in prison and remains at large.
Lionel Mayolas, his son, also received a life sentence.
Two associates were sentenced to five years for complicity.
FIFA suspended the federation last year due to government interference, forfeiting two World Cup qualifying matches.