Asked by: Lord Moynihan (Conservative - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Attorney General:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Serious Fraud Office is currently investigating allegations of serious or complex fraud, bribery and corruption in the case of FIFA officials; and whether, in this context, they are actively and fully co-operating with American and Swiss law officers.
Answered by Lord Keen of Elie - Shadow Minister (Justice)
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has not opened a criminal investigation into allegations relating to FIFA.
The SFO is keeping the matter under review, but it can open an investigation only if there is reasonable suspicion of serious or complex fraud which can be prosecuted in this country.
The SFO has been in contact with US and Swiss authorities. By international convention, we would not comment on what assistance, if any, is provided.