Cops identify two suspects in FAM document forgery scandal

A total of 45 police reports have been received in connection with the case so far, including one lodged by FAM.

21 Jan 2026 08:38pm
On Sept 26 last year, FIFA, in an official statement, confirmed that FAM and the seven players were found to have breached Article 22 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.
On Sept 26 last year, FIFA, in an official statement, confirmed that FAM and the seven players were found to have breached Article 22 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.

PETALING JAYA - The police have identified two individuals believed to be involved in the forgery of documents submitted to FIFA during the registration process of seven heritage players linked to the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM).

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said efforts are currently underway to verify the identities of the two individuals and to track them down for further investigation.

In a statement on Wednesday (Jan 21), he said a total of 45 police reports have been received in connection with the case so far, including one lodged by FAM.

“Police have also recorded statements from 43 witnesses, involving representatives from FAM, the National Registration Department (NRD) and members of the public, to assist in completing the investigation,” he added.

Comm Rusdi said preliminary investigations found that the citizenship status of the seven Harimau Malaya heritage players, obtained through naturalisation, had been carried out in an orderly manner and in compliance with all procedures stipulated under existing laws.

However, he said the investigation is now focusing on elements of cheating and forgery under Section 420 of the Penal Code, particularly during the registration process and the submission of documents to FIFA.

“The offence carries a punishment of imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than 10 years, and may also include whipping and a fine, if convicted,” he said.

He also advised the public against making any speculation that could disrupt the investigation, adding that police remain committed to ensuring transparency and integrity throughout the probe.

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On Sept 26 last year, FIFA, in an official statement, confirmed that FAM and the seven players were found to have breached Article 22 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.

FIFA found that FAM had submitted documents believed to have been forged to verify the eligibility of the players.

The national football governing body was fined about 350,000 Swiss francs (about RM1.8mil), while each player was fined about RM11,000, and the seven players were suspended from all ­football-related activities for 12 months.

On Nov 3, the FIFA Appeal Committee dismissed the appeals by FAM and the players involved, thereby upholding the earlier decision of the Disciplinary Committee. - THE STAR

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