Did Infantino seek probe details before Fifa presidency bid?

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Infantino Sought Information on Corruption Probe Before FIFA Presidency Bid

Information emerged indicating that Gianni Infantino, prior to his bid for the FIFA presidency, sought details about a corruption investigation that might have involved him. A lawyer friend of Infantino reportedly met with Swiss public prosecutor Michael Lauber in 2015 to ascertain if Infantino was the subject of the inquiry. This meeting, along with others, was scrutinized by the ethics body overseeing Swiss ministries.
Meeting with Prosecutor Arnold

On July 8, 2015, Rinaldo Arnold, a friend of Infantino and a senior prosecutor, met with Michael Lauber. While Arnold and Lauber claimed their discussion revolved around general criminal procedure, the ethics body (AS-MPC) concluded that the FIFA investigation was indeed a topic of discussion. This meeting occurred as Infantino was preparing to run for the FIFA presidency, and the report suggested he had an interest in knowing if the proceedings were directed at him.
Lauber's Undisclosed Meetings

The AS-MPC investigated three meetings between Infantino and Lauber. While two contacts in 2016 were deemed not problematic, Lauber had initially denied any further informal interactions with Infantino to the oversight body. However, evidence later surfaced of a third meeting in 2017, contradicting Lauber's earlier statements.
Breach of Professional Obligations

The AS-MPC's investigation concluded that the Attorney-General, Michael Lauber, had breached several professional obligations. These included repeatedly providing untruthful information to the AS-MPC, parliament, and the public regarding his meetings with Infantino. Investigators also stated that Lauber had illegally interfered with their probe, displaying a lack of understanding of his professional responsibilities.
Investigation into FIFA Corruption

The Swiss investigation into FIFA corruption commenced in May 2015. Lauber's office had defended the meetings with Infantino, citing logistical necessities given the broad scope of the graft probe. Despite the disciplinary proceedings, Lauber was reappointed to a third term as prosecutor by parliament in September.

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