Why has Granit Xhaka been handed 2-year suspension?
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The midfielder made a fake COVID certificate.
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has been handed a two-year suspension and a hefty fine of £136,265 for obtaining a fraudulent COVID certificate. In a statement made on social media, Xhaka announced his sentencing of 50 daily rates of £2,725.
However, the Swiss midfielder stated that it ‘will not be enforced’ as long as he remains out of trouble for the following two years.
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Granit Xhaka was dropped from Switzerland’s team for the international break after admitting to using a fraudulent certificate and being investigated by the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Lucerne.
“A few weeks ago, I personally spoke out here and said that I take responsibility for my decision. I stand by that,” Xhaka wrote. “After I gave a full statement to the public prosecutor’s office, the prosecutor’s decision has now been made.”
“I have been convicted by a summary penalty order for obtaining false certification, receiving a suspended monetary penalty of 50 daily rates of CHF 3,000, with a two-year probation period.”
“That means the penalty will not be enforced as long as I do not commit any further offences during this period. I have already paid the procedural costs.”
“I accept the decision and take responsibility. Thank you for the many supportive messages over the past few weeks. They mean a lot to me.”
Xhaka had indicated that he was ‘personally extremely uncertain’ and had ‘serious doubts’ about receiving the COVID vaccine.
“I felt deep distrust of the vaccine and was plagued by fear and uncertainty,” Xhaka said in September.
Although a COVID certificate was not required by law, the Swiss Office of Public Health stated that it was necessary for participation in a variety of activities, including international travel.
The restriction in Switzerland was repealed in spring 2022, although COVID certificates were still provided in case they were necessary to visit other countries.
Why was Granit Xhaka suspended?
haka was handed a two-year suspended sentence and fine for obtaining a fraudulent COVID certificate.
Why was Granit Xhaka dropped by Switzerland?
Xhaka was dropped from Switzerland’s squad after admitting to using a fraudulent COVID certificate and being investigated by prosecutors in Lucerne.
How much was Granit Xhaka fined?
He received a suspended monetary penalty of 50 daily rates of CHF 3,000, totalling CHF 150,000.
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