The Economic and Financial Crime Commission has granted administrative bail to League Management Company chieftains, Nduka Irabor, Shehu Dikko and Salihu Abubakar.
The trio was accused of forgery of the documents used in the registration of the company.
They have been advised by the EFCC to report back on August 20.
This will be when other accused persons – former President and Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Aminu Maigari and Musa Amadu – are expected to be guests of the anti-graft agency.
The commission is probing the involvement of these officials in the forgery of documents during the registration of the LMC.
The petitioner, Harrison Jalla, alleged that the accused fraudulently used fictitious and non-existent names and documents to register a company that is currently managing the league.
Jalla said he was ready to follow the case to a logical conclusion and warned that the consequence of their action would deter others planning to use football to enrich themselves.
He said: “I am satisfied so far with the way the EFCC is handling the matter.
“They have exhibited professionalism and I pray they continue this way.
“We cannot continue to watch few individuals rape our football and smile to the bank to the detriment of all of us and shield themselves under FIFA law.
“I instituted this case and I am ready to see its end.”
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