FBI Investigates Argentina Football Association for Fraud

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has initiated an investigation into the Argentina Football Association (AFA) concerning allegations of money laundering involving approximately $300 million. The investigation, reported to have begun in 2025, is examining the financial operations under the leadership of AFA President Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia.

The probe aims to determine whether financial transactions violate U.S. laws related to money laundering and fraud. Federal prosecutor Patrick Gushu and his team from the U.S.

Department of Justice's Bank Integrity Unit are leading the investigation. They have begun gathering evidence and taking testimonies from individuals believed to have knowledge of AFA's financial dealings, including Argentine businessman Guillermo Tofoni.

The investigation also considers interviewing former officials, including Argentine President Javier Milei, who may have access to sensitive information regarding the football federation. Allegations suggest that at least $260 million in revenue generated from commercial agreements during Tapia's administration since 2017 was mishandled, with $57 million distributed to various companies and individuals without clear documentation.