Uruguayan referee Andres Matonte, who was appointed by FIFA to the World Cup 2022, appears to be involved in a series of fraud complaints. The referee of the controversial Copa Libertadores quarter-final second leg match between Estudiantes de La Plata and Athletico Paranaense, was denounced by six victims who point to his brother, Marcelo, as the main person responsible and implicate him as a "participant" in the fraud.
According to the lawyer of the victims, Diego Murguia, "There are 6 victims. Andres Matonte acted as a necessary participant, inspiring confidence in the fictitious business involving the alleged victims, and his brother invoked him as a partner and guarantor." The amount of the scam amounts to 200,000 dollars. According to MVD Noticias, one of the victims mentioned that Marcelo borrowed money to set up a business. However, the return was never made, and the supply company does not exist. Aware of the situation, the Uruguayan Football Association is currently observing the case, but has not established any internal investigation nor has FIFA intervened in the case.
Source: Doble Amarilla
