In exchange, Rick Singer, the mastermind of the scam , directed payments totaling about $350,000 to a private soccer club controlled by Khosroshahin and the assistant coach, Laura Janke. Steven Masera, 69, also pleaded guilty Thursday. Both The Key and the foundation were run by Singer, who has pleaded guilty to several federal charges and has a sentencing hearing in September. Masera, who initially pleaded not guilty, also agreed to cooperate with the government's investigation. Janke pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit racketeering in May and agreed to cooperate with the government's investigation.

Source: CNN June 27, 2019 16:52 UTC