In the wake of raids and arrests in Switzerland relating to corruption within the FIFA ranks, per the New York Times (viaESPN FC), U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, FBI Director James Comey and U.S. Attorney Kelly Currie discussed the investigation during a press conference Wednesday.
According to ESPN FC, seven FIFA officials were arrested and 14 were indicted for their alleged role in a long-running bribery scandal. Per First Coast News, Lynch does not believe those involved did their jobs in terms of protecting the integrity of soccer:
Jonathan Tannenwald of Philly.com shared the full statement from the Department of Justice following the press conference.
Corruption within soccer's governing body has long been suspected by those on the outside looking in, and based on Wednesday's press conference, there is no doubt that many of the heavy hitters within the American justice system believe there is enough evidence to prove it.
With so many high-profile people involved in this situation, one can only assume a lengthy process is ahead in terms of determining their guilt or innocence.
Lynch, Comey and Currie all made it abundantly clear Wednesday they intend to do everything in their power to ensure those who allegedly partook in FIFA's corruption will pay the price.
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