Peru's Soccer Federation Leader Arrested Amid Fraud Investigation

Agustín Lozano faces allegations of extortion and misuse of funds, as authorities investigate a suspected criminal network.

Agustín Lozano, head of Peru's soccer federation, was arrested alongside six others in a fraud and extortion probe.
Prosecutors allege Lozano abused his position to coerce clubs into surrendering television rights under threat of relegation.
Lozano is accused of misappropriating $1.8 million to fund travel for non-federation individuals to a 2022 World Cup playoff.
Authorities consider Lozano a flight risk and potential obstruction to the ongoing investigation, leading to his arrest.
This marks the second arrest of a Peruvian soccer leader since 2018, following the detention of Lozano's predecessor.