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 evaluating the possibility of broadening their probe into the Korea Football Association (KFA) following allegations that the body provided sexual entertainment to foreign referees from 2011 to 2012, according to an official. The KFA has faced criticism due to a 2016 government audit report that surfaced recently, coinciding with an ongoing investigation concerning the association's decision to appoint former head coach Hong Myung-bo in 2024.
The report revealed that the KFA paid for sexual entertainment at massage parlors and other adult establishments for visiting referees before and after international matches held in Korea between March 2011 and March 2012.
Should the police decide to initiate an investigation, they will assess the case, the official from the Seoul Metropolitan Agency stated during a briefing. The police have not yet decided whether the statute of limitations has expired on the alleged offenses. In Korea, many crimes have a statute of limitations of 15 years, with exceptions for serious offenses such as murder. The police could potentially pursue criminal charges, including violations of prostitution laws.
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