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Fifa corruption: Former executive Alfredo Hawit admits conspiracy
Source: BBC
Former Fifa vice president Alfredo Hawit has pleaded guilty to four conspiracy counts linked to a bribery scandal in football's governing body.
New York prosecutors said Hawit took bribes worth hundreds of thousands of dollars linked to the sale of marketing rights to tournaments in Latin America.
Each count could lead to up to 20 years in jail. He is also due to forfeit $950,000 (£668,000).
Hawit's plea deal is part of a case involving more than 40 people.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-36019732
11 April 2016 Latin America & Caribbean
