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Fifa corruption probe: Swiss to extradite Venezuelan Esquivel
Source: BBC
Fifa corruption probe: Swiss to extradite Venezuelan Esquivel
23 September 2015 Europe
Swiss judicial authorities have approved the extradition to the United States of Venezuelan football official Rafael Esquivel.
The extradition is part of a probe into corruption at football's world governing body, Fifa.
Mr Esquivel is the former president of the Venezuelan Football Federation.
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Mr Esquivel is accused of receiving bribes worth millions of dollars in connection with the sale of marketing rights to the Copa America tournaments in 2007, 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2023. He could face 20 years in prison if found guilty.
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23 September 2015 Europe
Swiss judicial authorities have approved the extradition to the United States of Venezuelan football official Rafael Esquivel.
The extradition is part of a probe into corruption at football's world governing body, Fifa.
Mr Esquivel is the former president of the Venezuelan Football Federation.
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Mr Esquivel is accused of receiving bribes worth millions of dollars in connection with the sale of marketing rights to the Copa America tournaments in 2007, 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2023. He could face 20 years in prison if found guilty.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34339377