Switzerland grants US request to extradite former FIFA VP

He has been accused of taking millions of dollars in bribes from a Uruguayan sports marketing company in connection with the sale of marketing rights for matches in South America.

He is also alleged to have acquired US citizenship fraudulently by submitting forged medical documents.

The US and Swiss attorneys general staged a news conference on Monday to update reports on the progress of the dual investigations into allegations of corruption at FIFA.

Eugenio Figueredo was one of seven officials with Fifa, world football’s governing body, who were arrested in Zurich on 27 May.

“All of the conditions for extradition are fulfilled”, the Swiss justice ministry said in a statement, adding that Figueredo had five days to notify of his intent to appeal, and 30 days to formally file an appeal.

“According to the request, by accepting bribes for the award of sports marketing contracts, Figueredo massively influenced the competitive situation and distorted the market for media rights in connection with the Copa America”.

In May, the US justice department announced indictments against 18 people on football-related corruption charges – four have pleaded guilty to charges.

Swiss authorities approve extradition for former president of Conmebol.

“We do anticipate pursuing additional charges against individuals and entities”.