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Swiss hand over evidence to US authorities in FIFA case

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015 file photo, Krissi Reeves looks at a display at the Mob Museum about FIFA corruption titled "The 'Beautiful Game' Turns Ugly" in Las Vegas. All across Europe and the Americas as they plot legal strategy, await extradition hearings and consider the billable hours run up by their lawyers, FIFA officials can take comfort in this: They are serving the cause of art. (AP Photo/John Locher, File) FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015 file photo, Krissi Reeves looks at a display at the Mob Museum about FIFA corruption titled "The 'Beautiful Game' Turns Ugly" in Las Vegas. All across Europe and the Americas as they plot legal strategy, await extradition hearings and consider the billable hours run up by their lawyers, FIFA officials can take comfort in this: They are serving the cause of art. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

By Associated Press December 30, 2015 1 min read

BERN, Switzerland (AP) – Swiss authorities have handed over a package of evidence to their American counterparts related to the soccer corruption scandal.

The Federal Office of Justice says the items include bank documents that will be used in the criminal investigation against several FIFA officials suspected of bribery and other offenses.

Records related to sports marketing agency ISL were also requested.

The Swiss authorities also froze $80 million in assets in 13 bank accounts. They say they will remain frozen until legal proceedings have been concluded.