Danny Jordaan allegedly used SAFA's resources for his personal gain without board approval.
Danny Jordaan, the president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), has been arrested for alleged misappropriation of R1.3 million.
According to the South African police service, the 73-year-old was apprehended on Wednesday in Johannesburg.
Police said Jordaan used the federation’s resources for his gain, “including hiring a private security company for personal protection and a Public Relations company without authorisation from the SAFA Board”.
Authorities added that alleged misappropriation happened between 2014 and 2018.
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“The Serious Commercial Crime Investigation charged with probing the allegations executed search seizure warrants, 08 March 2024 at the South African Football Association’s office where an assortment of electronic gadgets and files were seized for further investigation, thus leading to the arrest,” the statement reads.
Gronie Hluyo, SAFA chief financial officer, and Trevor Neethling were also arrested.
The trio are due to appear in court later on Wednesday.
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Jordaan became SAFA president in 2013 and was a key figure in South Africa‘s winning bid to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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