What are the accusations against Kiril Todorov of the FMN?

Saul Trujano | Omar Flores12:55 AM CTReading: 2 min.

The president of the Mexican Swimming Federation has accusations of corrupt practices, embezzlement and may face a 20-year suspension

Kiril Todorov is marked by the World Aquatics for “corrupt practices”, “acts of misconduct” and even “embezzlement of funds from the Mexican Swimming Federation”, according to the folder you had access to ESPN. The Mexican Swimming Federation He assures that he will present the evidence that proves his innocence, seeking to avoid a 20-year suspension.

The investigation folder explains that “After an initial evaluation and investigation of the information available, and in accordance with Article 23 of the Code of Integrity of World Aquaticsthe Director of Ethics and Compliance of the Aquatics Integrity Unit has decided to formally charge.

The “formal” accusation is divided into four points, which mention actions such as “corrupt practices”, “hidden remuneration”, “unjustified interference” and “acts of misconduct”.

The president of the Mexican Swimming Federation has accusations of corrupt practices, embezzlement and may face a 20-year suspension.Imago7

For her part, the Mexican Swimming Federation He published a statement on his social networks, in which he presumes that they will present evidence to avoid the 20-year penalty.

“The response will be made in a timely manner and will be made known to public opinion so that it is perceived why the actions of the World Aquaticsthat he wanted to hide the evidence regarding the destination of the more than 10 million dollars he received from Mexico, and that he is trying to impute as diversion, to the president of the FMN, Kiril Todorov”, published the Mexican Swimming Federation.

Todorov You have until April 13, 2023 to respond to the accusations of the World Aquaticswhile in the FMN They assure that they will resort to all possible instances.

“In the event that you do not respond by the specified deadline, you will be deemed to have admitted the position and the twenty-year ban from engaging in any activity related to water sports, including acting as president of a member federation, will apply.” is clarified in the folder of the World Aquatics.