The Swiss Public Prosecutor’s decision to halt investigations against Veron Mosengo-Omba, the Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), brings closure to a case that initially attracted significant controversy.
Allegations of dishonest management, fraud, and forgery had been levelled against Mosengo-Omba, including claims of suspicious payments to Swiss bank accounts.
The case, which began in February 2024, involved accusations of unauthorized bonuses five times higher than his contractual allowance and cash withdrawals that allegedly hindered the traceability of funds.
However, Mosengo-Omba consistently denied these allegations, describing the transactions as legitimate remuneration and bonuses received transparently during his tenure as CAF Secretary General.
The investigation was triggered by suspicious transaction reports filed with Switzerland’s Money Laundering Reporting Office (MROS).
Concerns were also raised about the potential reputational damage to Switzerland if the accusations were proven.
Despite this, the Fribourg public prosecutor’s office found no factual or legal basis to pursue the case further, reinforcing Mosengo-Omba’s assertions of transparency.
Appointed in 2021 after a distinguished career that included serving as FIFA’s Chief Member Associations Officer, Mosengo-Omba’s willingness to cooperate with Swiss authorities underscores his commitment to accountability.
This outcome aligns with CAF’s emphasis on ethics and good governance under the leadership of Dr. Patrice Motsepe, marking a pivotal moment for the organization.
