Several Fifa officials arrested on corruption charges in Zurich

New Delhi: According to reports on Wednesday, several FIFA executives have been arrested in Zurich following a probe. The The charges include corruption in bid for World Cups and broadcast deals.

Reports of New York Times also claimed that the several officials arrested on corruption charges will be extradited to the United States. The Times also reported that plain-clothed police officers carried out the operation at a hotel in Zurich. It also stated that the operation was carried out peacxefully.

Up to six Fifa officials are reported to have been arrested.

The Times, citing anonymous law enforcement officials, said the U.S. federal charges include racketeering, money laundering and wire fraud and span two decades of misconduct in soccer`s world governing body. More than 10 officials were expected to be indicted, the newspaper reported.

The officials are in Zurich for the FIFA Congress where incumbent Sepp Blatter faces a challenge from Jordan`s Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein in a presidential election on Friday. This serves as a big blow to Blatter. 

(With Agency inputs)

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