Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, president of the Congolese Football Federation, has been sentenced to life in prison. A court delivered the ruling on Tuesday.
Mayolas was found guilty of multiple financial crimes. These include money laundering, embezzlement, and forgery.
The trial proceeded in his absence as he was not present in court. This is according to court filings.
His wife and son were also involved in the alleged crimes. Details of their sentences were not immediately available from the court.
The case involves funds meant for FIFA, the world football governing body.
This conviction highlights serious financial misconduct within sporting organizations.