In a significant development, FIFA has imposed a nine-month suspension on Bassam Adeel Jaleel, President of the Football Association of Maldives (FAM). The decision, handed down by the FIFA Ethics Committee following directives from the Investigative Chamber, comes amidst serious allegations of corruption and money laundering against Bassam.
The Investigative Chamber’s action stems from charges filed against Bassam by the Prosecutor General’s Office of Maldives. These charges, relating to financial misconduct, prompted FIFA to initiate its own investigation in collaboration with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
According to FIFA’s official statement, their investigation uncovered substantial irregularities allegedly involving Bassam misappropriating FIFA funds for personal gain. As a consequence of these findings, Bassam has been formally notified of his suspension from all football-related activities.
FIFA’s intervention underscores its commitment to upholding integrity within international football governance, particularly in light of allegations impacting its financial protocols and ethical standards.
The investigation remains ongoing as FIFA and AFC continue their joint efforts to uncover the full extent of furthermore potential financial misconduct within the Football Association of Maldives.
