Former Arsenal shareholder, Alisher Usmanov, faces money laundering investigation as German police search FC Bayern Munich headquarters.
- Alisher Usmanov, former Arsenal shareholder, is under investigation for money laundering.
- German police searched the headquarters of FC Bayern Munich in connection with the investigation.
- FC Bayern Munich is not a suspect in the case but is considered a witness.
Alisher Usmanov, the Russian oligarch and former Arsenal shareholder, is reportedly under investigation for money laundering.
According to Bild, German police recently searched the headquarters of FC Bayern Munich in connection to the ongoing investigation.
Link between Usmanov and FC Bayern Munich
Usmanov, a former significant shareholder in Arsenal, is currently suspected of moving money allegedly from crimes such as tax evasion between 2017 and 2022.
The case involves a multi-digit million figure.
German investigators from the Federal Criminal Police Office, in cooperation with the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office, searched the Allianz Arena stadium and the headquarters of FC Bayern Munich on Säbener Strasse in Munich.
The connection between Usmanov and FC Bayern Munich remains unclear.
However, it is known that Honorary President Uli Hoeneß and Usmanov have a history together.
Both individuals have reportedly met at Tegernsee, where Usmanov resided until March 2022.
Hoeneß lives in Bad Wiessee on Lake Tegernsee.
Usmanov’s ties with Arsenal
Alisher Usmanov was a significant shareholder in Arsenal Football Club before selling his stake to Stan Kroenke in 2018.
The Russian billionaire was a well-known figure at the club and a regular visitor to matches.
FC Bayern Munich not under investigation
It is important to note that FC Bayern Munich is not a suspect in the ongoing money laundering investigation.
The club is considered a witness in the case.
The public prosecutor’s office in Frankfurt (Main) confirmed that they are not conducting any investigations into FC Bayern Munich or its members.
As the investigation into Usmanov’s alleged money laundering continues, the authorities are yet to reveal any details on the evidence they have gathered so far.
The case is still ongoing, and more information may surface in the coming months.