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FIFA Official Arrested for Corruption and Money Laundering Allegations
Amidst swirling allegations of corruption this summer involving Qatar's bid to host the 2022 World Cup, another FIFA official in another part of the world has come under scrutiny, asCanover Watson was arrested on suspicion of corruption and money laundering before being released on bail. According to a Sky Sports report, Watson—the vice-president of the Caribbean Football Union and a member of FIFA's audit and compliance committee—was arrested by the Royal Cayman Islands Police Anti-Corruption Unit:
Amidst swirling allegations of corruption this summer involving Qatar's bid to host the 2022 World Cup, another FIFA official in another part of the world has come under scrutiny, asCanover Watson was arrested on suspicion of corruption and money laundering before being released on bail. According to a Sky Sports report, Watson—the vice-president of the Caribbean Football Union and a member of FIFA's audit and compliance committee—was arrested by the Royal Cayman Islands Police Anti-Corruption Unit:
According to a police statement, Watson was arrested for 'suspicion of breach of trust contrary to section 13 of the Cayman Islands Anti-Corruption Law, as well as abuse of public office.' Their statement also reported there had been 'a conflict of interest and suspicion of money laundering contrary to section 133 of the Proceeds of Crime Law.'
A statement from Watson to local media denied any wrongdoing:
'I make this brief statement following my arrest in relation to suspected offences contrary to the Anti-Corruption Law. The allegations are denied. In due course, at the proper time and in the appropriate forum, I look forward to setting out my position in greater detail. I have been advised by my attorneys that it would be inappropriate for me to make further comment.'
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A statement from Watson to local media denied any wrongdoing:
'I make this brief statement following my arrest in relation to suspected offences contrary to the Anti-Corruption Law. The allegations are denied. In due course, at the proper time and in the appropriate forum, I look forward to setting out my position in greater detail. I have been advised by my attorneys that it would be inappropriate for me to make further comment.'
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