MACC to reach out to FIFA on probe into FAM scandal
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will look into reports of “doctored documentation” involving seven new mixed-heritage players in the Harimau Malaya squad.
MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said the anti-graft agency’s senior director of investigations, Zainul Darus, will be tasked with reaching out to FIFA for more information on the allegations.
“This is to determine whether the offences fall within MACC’s jurisdiction,” he told FMT.
Yesterday, FIFA’s disciplinary committee said the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) must pay a fine of 350,000 Swiss francs (RM1.9 million).
Meanwhile, each of the seven players were fined 2,000 Swiss francs (RM11,000) and given a 12-month suspension, effective immediately.
The players involved are Gabriel Felipe Arrocha, Facundo Tomás Garcés,…
