Football Federation of North Macedonia Claims Nearly €3 Million Embezzled Under Former President Gjorgioski

The Football Federation of North Macedonia (FFM) has issued a statement following the arrest of its former president, Ilcho Gjorgioski, on suspicion of financial embezzlement. The FFM confirmed that as early as 2019, they submitted documentation to relevant institutions detailing irregularities in operations between 2015 and 2019. An investigation by the Financial Police Administration followed their report, leading to a criminal complaint filed with the prosecution in 2020. According to the FFM, the total damage incurred by the federation during this period amounts to over €2.5 million. The federation stated they received no feedback on the investigation's progress until late 2025, when additional documentation was requested and submitted in early 2026. Gjorgioski led the FFM until 2018, after which he was succeeded by Muamed Sejdini, who also faced detention earlier this spring. The FFM pledged full cooperation with authorities to address potential illegalities and protect the federation's interests. The statement comes amidst ongoing football news, including World Cup updates. The federation's claims suggest a significant financial mismanagement issue during the tenure of its former leadership.

This item matters as it reports on a major financial scandal within a national sports federation, involving allegations of significant embezzlement and former leadership.