2006 World Cup Scandal: Missing Documents and Witness Credibility Questioned

A key witness in the ongoing investigation into the 2006 World Cup financial scandal faces scrutiny over memory gaps and a missing file.

Monika Swonke, a former assistant to ex-DFB President Wolfgang Niersbach, testified in court but claimed limited memory of key events from 2015.
The court is investigating the disappearance of a critical file related to the 2006 World Cup, which Swonke reportedly borrowed from the DFB archive but says she returned.
The presiding judge criticized Swonke's testimony as lacking credibility, expressing frustration with her inability to recall details.
The case is part of a broader investigation into alleged financial misconduct surrounding Germany's hosting of the 2006 World Cup, often referred to as the 'Sommermärchen' (Summer Fairytale).
Wolfgang Niersbach, who resigned in 2015 over the scandal, is scheduled to testify in January 2025, while the case against him was previously resolved with a financial settlement.