An internal investigation of FIFA has reportedly "uncovered wrongdoing that extends beyond the corruption alleged last year by U.S. prosecutors," according to Tariq Panja of BLOOMBERG. The new details "could prompt fresh charges should authorities in the U.S. and Switzerland choose to pursue them," according to a source. Some of the findings "relate to FIFA commercial contracts and alleged bribes paid by former officials." The findings, which could be presented to FIFA’s top leadership before the end of the month, are "likely to add to a global scandal that has already unseated" world football’s top leaders and "cast a shadow over the World Cup." The law firm carrying out the investigation, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, has billed FIFA more than $30M for the investigation. Justice Department spokesperson Nicole Navas declined to comment. Quinn Emanuel did not respond to requests for comment. As well as conducting the internal investigation, Quinn Emanuel has "been FIFA's conduit with the Justice Department" (BLOOMBERG, 2/7).
