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Sunderland star confirms punishment after public drama – Accepts conviction
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Xhaka confirmed his conviction for Covid fraud in Switzerland after admitting to forging vaccine certificates; he received a suspended fine.
Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka has been convicted of Covid fraud in Switzerland after admitting to forging two vaccine certificates during the pandemic to travel to the USA. The 34-year-old confirmed the conviction via Instagram, stating he received a suspended fine following a full statement to the public prosecutor's office. The case had been under investigation for weeks after initial reports emerged last month.
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UK timesStrong5 reports from 5 outlets. First reported by Kicker, 8 Oct.
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- talkSPORT
- Sport Witness
- MailOnline
- Granit Xhaka reveals punishment for obtaining fake COVID certificatetalkSPORT
- Ex-Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka's Covid fraud relief: Premier League star spared jail after confessing to faking vaccineMailOnline
- Switzerland's Xhaka gets probation for fake vaxESPN
- Sunderland star confirms punishment after public drama – Accepts convictionSport WitnessThis article
- Prosecutors fine XhakaKicker
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