FIFA, IOC Face Greater Scrutiny After Swiss Tighten Rules

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Lawmakers in Switzerland, home to FIFA and the International Olympic Committee, have broadened money laundering laws to include sports officials.

The law, which expands the term “politically exposed person” to include sports officials and members of intergovernmental organizations, was passed today by a vote of 128 to 62, Parliament said on its website.