July 18, 2015 9:44 AM

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President of Bolivia's Football Federation Carlos Chaves arrested as part of a corruption inquiry in US

In US, the President of Bolivia's Football Federation Carlos Chaves has been arrested as part of a corruption inquiry, officials say. Chavez is also the Treasurer of the South American Football Confederation, Conmebol. Bolivia began investigating its football federation after a major corruption scandal broke out involving the sport's world governing body Fifa. More than 20 Bolivian football executives have given evidence in the courts so far. Mr Chavez is accused of alleged corruption in the management of resources.Secretary General of the Bolivian federation, Alberto Lozada, has also been arrested for fixing matches.

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