April 1 2016
The Dutch Football Association has confirmed it will provide assistance to the country’s central bank in their investigation into the risks of money laundering within the sport.
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) announced on Thursday its ongoing probe into banks and trusts over the threat of “money laundering in professional football” had revealed elements of risk present.
DNB spokesperson Tobias Oudejans told Press Association Sport the investigation was not in view of a specific club, player, or official, and neither was it triggered by any specific incident, but was more of a “general survey.”
The methods of money laundering being investigated include match-fixing, tax evasion, club ownership, royalty payments and finances related to player transfers and broadcasting.