Here's how the U.S. was able to charge international soccer officials

The United States government rocked the world of international soccer on Wednesday by announcing charges of corruption against several high-ranking FIFA officials.

The charges — which name 14 powerful FIFA officials and sports marketing executives, and include allegations of racketeering, wire fraud and money-laundering — note that much of the alleged criminal activity took place outside of the United States. Several of the charged officials were apprehended early on Wednesday in Zurich, Switzerland

See also: FIFA officials face corruption charges, extradition to the U.S.

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