Scandal in Ecuador: Barcelona SC president Antonio Álvarez arrested | OneFootball

The world of Ecuadorian football has been shaken this Tuesday following the confirmation of the arrest of Antonio Álvarez, current president of Barcelona SC.

The arrest took place in the early hours as part of the "Goleada Case", an investigation led by the Attorney General’s Office for alleged organized crime.

The operation, which included multiple raids in the province of Guayas, did not only affect the sports executive.

His brothers, Xavier and Aquiles Álvarez, the latter being the current mayor of Guayaquil, were also detained. According to authorities, the investigation is looking into serious crimes related to money laundering and tax fraud.

The Attorney General’s Office has executed a total of 11 arrest warrants as part of this operation coordinated with the National Police.

The individuals involved were initially taken to the Modelo Barracks in Guayaquil. It is expected that in the coming hours they will be transferred to Quito for judicial proceedings and the corresponding filing of charges.

So far, Barcelona SC has not issued an official statement regarding the legal situation of its top representative. 

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