The investigatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has opened formal proceedings against three senior officials of the Congolese Football Association (FECOFOOT) in connection with alleged financial misconduct involving FIFA funds.
The proceedings follow the receipt of information and documentation gathered through a review process initiated by FIFA. This material indicates potential financial irregularities and inconsistencies relating to the use of FIFA‑allocated funds. Based on this information, the investigatory chamber has determined that there is a prima facie basis to open proceedings for potential breaches of the FIFA Code of Ethics.
On this basis, the chairperson of the investigatory chamber has decided to open formal proceedings against the following FECOFOOT officials:
Jean Guy Mayolas, President of FECOFOOT and a member of the FIFA Media and Communications Committee;
Wantete Badji, General Secretary of FECOFOOT; and
Raoul Kanda, Finance Director of FECOFOOT.
The conduct currently under review may amount to potential breaches of the FIFA Code of Ethics, including articles 29 (Misappropriation and misuse of funds), 25 (Forgery and falsification), 20 (Conflicts of interest) and 21 (Offering and accepting gifts and other benefits). The list of possible violations may be modified as additional information becomes available. FIFA remains committed to ensuring the responsible use of its funds worldwide and to safeguarding the integrity of football administration across all Member Associations. As the proceedings are ongoing, no further comments will be made at this stage.