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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Daniel Boffey Chief reporter

Ukraine FA head accused of money laundering over artificial grass factory

Andriy Pavelko
Andriy Pavelko denies any wrongdoing. Photograph: Denis Balibouse/Reuters

The head of Ukraine’s football association, who served on Fifa’s disciplinary body until 2020, has been accused of fraud and money laundering related to the construction of an artificial grass factory.

Andriy Pavelko was served with papers by Ukraine’s national police on Tuesday, notifying him that he was suspected of abuse of power and conspiracy to misappropriate and launder funds.

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