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JUST IN: Granit Xhaka fined £136,000 over fake COVID certificate — Report

Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka has received a suspended fine of £136,000 for purchasing a fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination certificate in 2022. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-granit-xhaka-fined-136000-over-fake-covid-certificate-report/

JUST IN: Granit Xhaka fined £136,000 over fake COVID certificate — Report

Sunderland footballer Granit Xhaka has been fined £136,000 for purchasing a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate in 2022. The Swiss Football Association confirmed the decision made by the Lucerne Public Prosecutor's Office, which also includes 50 daily fines of 3,000 Swiss francs and a two-year probation period. Xhaka admitted to his actions, expressing responsibility for his decision and accepting the judgment.

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