Well, this thread has been closed in the News and Discussion forum. Perhaps prematurely?
At any rate:
Brazil, France Allege Rio Olympics Vote-Buying Scheme
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian and French authorities said Tuesday they uncovered an international corruption scheme aimed at buying votes in awarding the 2016 Olympics. This is the latest allegation to sully the legacy of the Rio Games, the first Olympics in South America.
The disclosures came as police in Rio de Janeiro raided the home of Brazilian Olympic Committee President Carlos Nuzman. They emerged with suitcases, documents and a computer. Police said detention warrants had been issued for Nuzman and an associate, businessman Arthur Cesar de Menezes Soares Filho, who authorities believe to be in Miami.
Nuzman left his house accompanied by his lawyer and later appeared at a police station for questioning. Lawyer Sergio Mazzillo said his client would cooperate but “did not commit any irregularity.”
“Unfortunately, this has created a media spectacle,” Mazzillo said.
In total, 11 detention warrants were issued for people in both Brazil and France in what police dubbed “Operation Unfair Play.”