São Paulo unaware of Civil Police probe into alleged fund misappropriation | OneFootball

São Paulo made a statement on Monday morning regarding the alleged investigation by the Civil Police into the misappropriation of funds related to the club's athlete negotiations.

The news that the top management of the tricolor was under investigation was published by Uol.

“São Paulo Futebol Clube states that it is not aware of any ongoing investigation by the Civil Police. The Club is available to provide all necessary clarifications to the authorities, should it be formally cited,” the club said.

The investigation has reportedly been underway for months and involves São Paulo officials and player agents. The court has allegedly authorized the lifting of banking secrecy for some of the accused. There is also evidence that those suspected of being involved in the scheme in question relied on "straw men" for banking transactions.

Same detective from the “VaideBet” case

The police inquiry reportedly began from procedures initiated in the VaideBet case, the former main sponsor of Corinthians. The responsibility for the case would be with Detective Tiago Correia, who conducted the investigations related to São Paulo's archrival.

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