Joan Laporta 'reported to authorities' after money laundering allegations by Barcelona member | OneFootball

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been reported to the Spanish authorities after money laundering allegations raised by a club member.

El Periodico reports that a complaint was filed on Friday at the National Court in Madrid, in the duty court of its Central Court of Instance. The filing also names acting president Rafa Yuste and Elena Fort, the former institutional vice-president and head of Espai Barça management. Laporta is seeking re-election next month.

The complaint was accompanied by 38 electronic documents and accuses Laporta of money laundering and taking improper commissions.

The claims refer to deals concluded in recent years, including the new Nike agreement and the construction of the new Spotify Camp Nou.

The complainant is a Barcelona socio whose identity has not been disclosed. Further allegations concern the sale of Barca Vision and the agreement making New Era Visionary Group (NEVG) the club’s strategic telecommunications partner.

The case now sits with the National Court, which will assign it to a judge. That judge will decide whether there is a case to answer and, if so, open proceedings. For now, the matter remains ongoing.

Source: Football Espana