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Swiss Bank Settles With Justice Department Over FIFA Corruption Case

Swiss bank, Julius Baer, was accused of money laundering and other alleged corruption involving FIFA officials.
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Swiss bank Julius Baer has settled with the U.S. Justice Department in a corruption case revolving around the global soccer league FIFA.

The bank said today it expects the probe to end "shortly" taking an $80 million provision to cover expected fines.

The bank was accused of money laundering and other alleged corruption involving FIFA officials.