Overview
- World Athletics says two employees and a contracted consultant carried out a multi-year scheme that stole just over €1.5 million.
- One employee had already left the organization, while the remaining employee and the consultant were dismissed following the internal investigation.
- Detailed case files have been provided for criminal investigation to authorities in Britain and Monaco.
- An independent forensic accounting review found no other fraudulent activity, and enhanced financial controls are being introduced.
- President Sebastian Coe pledged to recover funds using the full force of the law, as outside reports naming former executives as targets remain unconfirmed.