(The Center Square) – With the largest World Cup sporting event taking place in history in the United States, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is already under investigation by Democratic and Republican attorneys general for alleged price gauging and misrepresenting ticket sales and seat categories.
Reports of fraud are also rampant and concerns about national security policies and terrorism threats have been raised, The Center Square reported.
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