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Granit Xhaka given probation over fake COVID vaccine certificate

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 7, 8:00 PM ET

Swiss footballer Granit Xhaka, who plays for Sunderland, received a two-year probation after admitting he obtained a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate during the pandemic.

Why it matters

The case shows pandemic-era fraud is still being prosecuted years later.

Background

Xhaka is a longtime captain of Switzerland's national team. Many countries required vaccination proof for travel during the pandemic.

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