New York, New Jersey probe FIFA’s World Cup

The New York and New Jersey authorities launched a joint criminal investigation into the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, focusing on alleged bribery, money‑laundering and other corruption tied to the tournament’s awarding and commercial contracts. The probe examines whether U.S. companies and individuals violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or other statutes by paying illicit fees to FIFA officials, and it coordinates with the U.S. Department of Justice and other international law‑enforcement agencies. Views Nigeria