Those under investigation include FECOFOOT’s president, Jean Guy Mayolas; the General Secretary, Wantete Badji; and the Finance Director, Raoul Kanda.
The development was announced in a statement published on FIFA’s website on Wednesday.
According to the statement, the proceedings follow the review of information and documentation gathered through a FIFA-initiated process.
Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas was elected as president of the Republic of the Congo’s football federation in 2018. Photograph: FIFA
FIFA said the conduct under review may constitute violations of several provisions of its Code of Ethics, including Article 29 (misappropriation and misuse of funds), Article 25 (forgery and falsification), Article 20 (conflicts of interest), and Article 21 (offering and accepting gifts and other benefits).
It added that the list of potential violations may be revised as investigations progress.
The global football governing body reiterated its commitment to ensuring the responsible use of its funds and maintaining integrity in football administration across member associations.