[Archived] FIFAF

[Amo]

Here's a thought, let's say that the FIFA investigation unearthed some illicit goings-on from the SEM/Kentaro era. Would people want those parties taken to task, even though it would no doubt have repercussions on the club, at a time when we're finally getting our house in order?

[yoda]

Here's a thought, let's say that the FIFA investigation unearthed some illicit goings-on from the SEM/Kentaro era. Would people want those parties taken to task, even though it would no doubt have repercussions on the club, at a time when we're finally getting our house in order?

If it was criminal activity carried out by persons without port folio the club would be ok, so go for it

[BlueMonday]

Here's a thought, let's say that the FIFA investigation unearthed some illicit goings-on from the SEM/Kentaro era. Would people want those parties taken to task, even though it would no doubt have repercussions on the club, at a time when we're finally getting our house in order?

In what situations would the Club be liable as opposed to rouge individuals who acted as Yoda says, criminally.

Obviously the Club and supporters have suffered enough, so hopefully they are just pursuing individuals.

[Amo]

In what situations would the Club be liable as opposed to rouge individuals who acted as Yoda says, criminally.

Obviously the Club and supporters have suffered enough, so hopefully they are just pursuing individuals.

Not if it was connected to players signed by Rovers.

[Baz]

I think Rovers could put forward a pretty compelling case that we gained no advantage from any association with SEM / Kentaro.

I fail to see how we could be punished more than the last 5 years.

Although we arent West Ham (Tevez), QPR (Sandro), or Arsenal (Silvinio).

[mustard]

In what situations would the Club be liable as opposed to rouge individuals who acted as Yoda says, criminally.

Obviously the Club and supporters have suffered enough, so hopefully they are just pursuing individuals.

Let's hope they get caught red-handed.

[philipl]

In the Financial Times this morning (short abstract):

"US prosecutors are threatening to punish banks for failing to report suspicious activity on Fifa-related accounts as part of the sprawling corruption probe into world football’s governing body, people familiar with the case told the Financial Times.

The criminal charges could have serious implications if prosecutors proceed. In 2014, JPMorgan Chase paid a $2bn penalty for failing to file such reports in relation to the so-called Ponzi scheme led by Bernard Madoff.

JPMorgan, along with Bank of America, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, HSBC, Standard Chartered and UBS are among the banks that are holding private discussions with prosecutors about what they knew and when as part of the Fifa probe, people familiar with the matter said.

All of the banks held accounts for Fifa or Fifa-connected entities and individuals, or were used as part of money transfers, with some of them totalling in the millions of dollars, according to a May indictment that shocked the football world.

For Credit Suisse and UBS in Switzerland, US prosecutors are also seeking ways to obtain information about Fifa and related entities without having to deal with the restrictions of the Swiss bank secrecy laws, people familiar with the case said."

[yoda]

In the Financial Times this morning (short abstract):

"US prosecutors are threatening to punish banks for failing to report suspicious activity on Fifa-related accounts as part of the sprawling corruption probe into world football’s governing body, people familiar with the case told the Financial Times.

The criminal charges could have serious implications if prosecutors proceed. In 2014, JPMorgan Chase paid a $2bn penalty for failing to file such reports in relation to the so-called Ponzi scheme led by Bernard Madoff.

JPMorgan, along with Bank of America, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, HSBC, Standard Chartered and UBS are among the banks that are holding private discussions with prosecutors about what they knew and when as part of the Fifa probe, people familiar with the matter said.

All of the banks held accounts for Fifa or Fifa-connected entities and individuals, or were used as part of money transfers, with some of them totalling in the millions of dollars, according to a May indictment that shocked the football world.

For Credit Suisse and UBS in Switzerland, US prosecutors are also seeking ways to obtain information about Fifa and related entities without having to deal with the restrictions of the Swiss bank secrecy laws, people familiar with the case said."

Someone will be going tantric

[philipl]

Someone will be going tantric

His inner God has been summoned from the depths to recall past incarnations as has his mate Philippe...

[yoda]

His inner God has been summoned from the depths to recall past incarnations as has his mate Philippe...

Lets hope he walks into a lamp post

[yoda]

This guy just won't accept he is shafted

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35102749

[philipl]

can't/daren't quite probably.

He's in the same position as Mugabe- can only exit in handcuffs or in a coffin...

From a Rovers perspective, this is the more interesting report: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-35108426

Notice the little reference to "Earlier in the day, former Honduras President Rafael Callejas also pleaded not guilty to bribery at the federal court in Brooklyn.

Mr Callejas, who led his country between 1990 and 1994, is a current member of Fifa's television and marketing committee."

Yes, the television and marketing committee whose exclusive contractor was until recently... Kentaro

[K-Hod]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35112125- utterly shameless.

[JBiz]

Maybe Venkys have helped push this along phillipl- as in they've made serious claims and allegations about being completely ripped off by agents.

[BlueMonday]

What is the relationship between kentaro/SEM and Sky TV?

[philipl]

Exactly five years ago- http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/8738350.So_just_who_are_Kentaro_and_the_SEM_group_/

Kentaro teamed up with Murdoch to stream England v Ukraine online and block terrestrial coverage- http://www.sportbusiness.com/sport-business-international/murdoch-paywall-gamble.

Other than that there doesn't seem to be much of a link.

Kentaro are no more- they were liquidated in March 2013.

[speeeeeeedie]

Exactly five years ago- http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/8738350.So_just_who_are_Kentaro_and_the_SEM_group_/

That article makes me laugh and cry at the same time.

I wonder what Mr Purple has thought of the last 5 seasons worth of football?

[BlueMonday]

Didn't know Kentaro were no more.

From that article -

"There can be no doubt that Kentaro and SEM have a vast network.

How they choose to use it could yet determine where Blackburn Rovers go from here"

We know the answer to that now!

[yoda]

Didn't know Kentaro were no more.

From that article -

"There can be no doubt that Kentaro and SEM have a vast network.

How they choose to use it could yet determine where Blackburn Rovers go from here"

We know the answer to that now!

UP !

[yoda]

Are the Swiss lining up to close FIFA down with this

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-35119240

[BlueMonday]

UP !

A the time that was written Yoda it was down! And we all watched the sorry saga in all its gory detail.

[yoda]

A the time that was written Yoda it was down! And we all watched the sorry saga in all its gory detail.

You missed this on the end "!"

[speeeeeeedie]

Are the Swiss lining up to close FIFA down with this

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-35119240

I hope so.

Rotten to the core.

From the article "It said that numerous Fifa members are believed to have accounts in Switzerland, including South American confederation head Nicolas Leoz, who had as many as 12"

12 accounts. In Switzerland. Crooked is an understatement.

I read somewhere that CONMEBOL's (South American governing body) head office is in Paraguay and it sits on autonomous land so the local authorities have no legal jurisdiction over it.

[den]

Blatter and Platini banned from all football for 8 years.

[donnermeat]

Tremendous news!