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FBI Investigates Argentine Football Association for Money Laundering During World Cup

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First reported by N12 · Jul 8, 2026

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The FBI and U.S. Justice Department are investigating the Argentine Football Association for alleged money laundering and fraud involving hundreds of millions of dollars during Claudio Tapia's leadership, with key testimonies and financial transfers under scrutiny. The association denies the charges.

01FBI investigates Argentine Football Association for money laundering and fraud during Claudio Tapia's leadership.
02Investigation centers on transfers of $260 million via U.S. accounts, with $57 million lacking clear justification.
03Businessman Guillermo Toponi testified for three hours to U.S. prosecutors and FBI agents.
04TourProdEnter LLC, owned by Javier Paroni, acted as a collection agent for the association's commercial contracts.
05Transfers linked to Pablo Twiggino's family and Argentine aid recipients are under review.
06U.S. probe began in 2025 after initial information was shared with Argentine authorities in 2024.

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