The Argentina Football Association (AFA) is reportedly under review as part of an FBI investigation into suspected money laundering linked to its financial operations in the United States. According to Argentine media reports, US authorities are examining financial transactions involving a company that managed the association’s commercial affairs in the country.
The reported investigation comes as Argentina continues its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, drawing international attention. However, the inquiry does not indicate that any crime has been proven or that criminal charges have been filed against the AFA or its officials.
Financial Transactions Under Review
According to Argentine newspaper La Nación, the FBI is examining transactions involving Tour Pro Inter LLC, a Florida-based company that reportedly handled the AFA’s commercial and financial operations in the United States.
The report states that approximately $260 million was transferred through US banks and is now being reviewed to determine whether any transactions may have violated US financial regulations, including anti-money laundering laws.
Investigators are also examining reports that around $57 million was transferred to various companies and individuals without an immediately identifiable commercial or economic purpose. Authorities are reviewing banking records and financial documents to determine whether the transfers complied with applicable US laws.
Banks Named as Transaction Processors
The financial transfers under review were reportedly processed through several major US banks, including Citibank, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, PNC Bank and Synovus Bank.
The reports do not accuse any of these banks of wrongdoing. Their names appear solely because they processed the transactions that are now part of the federal review.
No Criminal Charges Filed
Media reports also state that the investigation has expanded to include certain individuals associated with the AFA’s financial affairs, including association president Claudio Tapia.
As of now, neither Tapia nor any other AFA official has been charged with a criminal offence, and no formal indictment has been announced. The reported investigation remains ongoing.
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