The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that no legal action will be taken against its deputy leader, Veron Mosengo-Omba, who hails from the Democratic Republic of Congo and also holds Swiss nationality.
The deputy leader had been under investigation by Swiss prosecutors regarding payments made to other accounts in the country.
Veron Mosengo-Omba denied allegations of wrongdoing and answered the questions directed at him. He explained that the payments in question were related to “remuneration and bonuses” he received after becoming CAF’s general secretary. He further stated that these payments were in full compliance with CAF statutes.
The allegations against Mosengo-Omba are still under internal investigation. In August, CAF announced that claims of violations of internal governance and audit regulations would be investigated by an external firm.
In response to the allegations of misconduct, Mosengo-Omba made the following statement in July:
“My efforts to turn around and regularise this institution, which has been disrespected at times, are being sabotaged by an out-of-the-blue report containing grievances without documented proof.
“The planned independent investigation will expose the falsity and origin of this report.”
The investigation has been ongoing for six months.