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[CRIME] · United States, Argentina · 72 sources

FBI probes Argentine Football Association's US financial dealings amid World Cup

U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation agents and federal prosecutors have opened a probe into the financial operations of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) in the United States. The investigation, first reported by La Nación, focuses on whether the AFA moved hundreds of millions of dollars through the Florida‑based company TourProdEnter LLC and other entities in a manner that could constitute money‑laundering, bank fraud or tax evasion. Authorities are examining transactions estimated at $260‑$300 million linked to sponsors and contracts, and have taken statements from businessman Guillermo Tofoni and are considering questioning former officials of President Javier Milei’s government who had access to AFA finances.

The probe began in 2025 and gained urgency as the 2026 World Cup proceeds in North America. AFA president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia, who is currently in the United States with the national team, and treasurer Pablo Toviggino are among those under scrutiny. Parallel criminal proceedings are ongoing in Argentina, where a court has already processed Tapia and Toviggino for fiscal fraud. No formal charges have been filed yet, but the investigation adds a major legal challenge to the tournament and could impact the reputation of global football governance.

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