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FIFA bans six more Caribbean officials

Patrick John of Dominica received the heaviest penalty with a two-year ban from any football-related activity and fine of 3,000 Swiss francs ($3,270), FIFA said in a statement on Friday.

The cases related to a now infamous meeting held in Port of Spain, Trinidad, in May which led to the downfall of former CONCACAF chief Jack Warner and his Asian Football Confederation counterpart Mohamed Bin Hammam.

There were accusations of attempts to bribe CFU officials to vote for Bin Hammam in June's presidential election against Sepp Blatter. They denied the allegations.

In addition to the suspension for Dominica's John, Montserrat's Vincent Cassell was banned for 60 days, and fined 300 francs, while Anguilla's Raymond Guishard was handed a 45-day ban and also fined.

"The cases of Oliver Camps (Trinidad and Tobago), Lionel Haven (Bahamas, CFU) and Patrick Mathurin (St. Lucia) were closed since they are no longer football officials," FIFA said.

"Should they return to football official positions, their cases would be examined again by the Ethics Committee."