Police mull widening investigation into football governing body over sexual entertainment allegations
Police are considering whether to expand their investigation into the Korea Football Association (KFA) over allegations the association provided sexual entertainment to foreign referees between 2011 and 2012, an official said Monday. The KFA has been rocked by the allegations stemming from a recently publicized 2016 government audit report amid an ongoing investigation over the association's…
Police are weighing options to broaden their investigation into the Korea Football Association (KFA), according to an official. The probe focuses on allegations that the KFA provided sexual entertainment to foreign referees from 2011 to 2012, according to a government audit report released last year. The controversy intensified following the KFA's controversial appointment of former head coach Hong Myung-bo for the 2024 season.
The 2016 audit revealed that the KFA funded sexual entertainment for visiting referees at massage parlors and other adult venues before and after international matches in Korea during the specified period.
If police decide to proceed, they will reassess the case, stated the official at the Seoul Metropolitan Agency during a briefing. The agency emphasized that the decision to launch an investigation hinges on whether the statute of limitations has expired. Most offenses carry a 15-year statute of limitations, with exceptions for more serious crimes like murder.
Police could potentially pursue criminal charges, such as violations of prostitution laws, if they determine the case is still within the legal timeframe for prosecution.
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