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FIFA Launches Ethics Probe into FECOFOOT Officials' Misconduct

3/27/2026

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FIFA opened ethics proceedings against FECOFOOT officials: Jean-Guy Mayolas (FECOFOOT president), Wantete Badji (General Secretary), and Raoul Kanda (Finance Director), for alleged misconduct.
They were convicted on March 10 of embezzling over $1.1 million in FIFA funds, with Mayolas receiving a life sentence.
The FIFA Ethics Committee is examining potential Code of Ethics violations, including misuse of funds and forgery.
FIFA will refrain from further comments while the investigation continues.

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FIFA opened ethics proceedings against FECOFOOT officials: Jean-Guy Mayolas (FECOFOOT president), Wantete Badji (General Secretary), and Raoul Kanda (Finance Director), for alleged misconduct.
They were convicted on March 10 of embezzling over $1.1 million in FIFA funds, with Mayolas receiving a life sentence.
The FIFA Ethics Committee is examining potential Code of Ethics violations, including misuse of funds and forgery.
FIFA will refrain from further comments while the investigation continues.