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Edson Álvarez named in report on alleged forged COVID-19 documents

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Sport Witness reports that Mexican outlet Estadio Deportes named West Ham midfielder Edson Álvarez in documents concerning an alleged forged COVID-19 certificate operation.

The report does not establish that he acquired or used a forged document. Sport Witness reported no statement from him on this allegation at publication.

No-Guff Summary

  • Sport Witness says Estadio Deportes named Álvarez in documents concerning an alleged forged COVID-19 certificate operation in Mexico.
  • Being named does not establish that Álvarez acquired or used a forged document.
  • Sport Witness reported no statement from Álvarez on this allegation when its article was published.
Development Updated

Álvarez named in report on alleged COVID-19 document operation

Estadio Deportes' allegation goes beyond naming Edson Álvarez in documents. It accuses the West Ham midfielder, his former father-in-law and a doctor of leading an alleged network selling false COVID-19 vaccination certificates, according to West Ham Zone's account of the Mexican report.

Sport Witness had earlier relayed Estadio Deportes' account that Álvarez was named in documents concerning the alleged operation. That reporting does not establish that he bought or used a false certificate, or took part in selling one. West Ham Zone says the report did not indicate that an official investigation had opened, and that Álvarez had not commented on this certificate allegation when its article was published.

Sources

  • Sport Witness (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Mexican outlet Estadio Deportes named West Ham midfielder Edson Álvarez among public figures allegedly linked to forged COVID-19 documents, while noting that he had not issued a statement.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Estadio Deportes has linked Edson Alvarez to alleged sales of false COVID-19 vaccination certificates, while noting that no official investigation has been reported and Alvarez has yet to comment.