South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan, instrumental in securing the 2010 FIFA World Cup for Africa, has been arrested on charges of fraud and theft.
Jordaan allegedly misappropriated approximately R1.3 million ($72,372) from SAFA’s funds to hire a PR firm and a private security service for personal use.
The arrest follows a Special Investigating Unit raid at SAFA’s offices in March, where electronic devices and files were seized for more investigation.
Alongside Jordaan, another SAFA official and a businessman were detained.
Both Jordaan and the other accused are scheduled to appear before the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
SAFA has yet to respond to media inquiries regarding the incident.
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