Swiss football captain Granit Xhaka is being investigated by Swiss authorities over allegations involving COVID-19 vaccination certificates. Police in Lucerne confirm that the case is under criminal investigation, with Swiss reports saying the certificates may have been obtained without a corresponding vaccination.
The matter is linked to claims that Xhaka received vaccination certificates from his doctor without being vaccinated, according to reports cited by multiple outlets. The Lucerne Public Prosecutor’s Office is examining whether the certificates were genuine. Xhaka denies any wrongdoing and says he was vaccinated in 2022, while the doctor involved also rejects allegations of misconduct.
One outlet reports that Xhaka is expected to be questioned in October and has said he will fully cooperate with the authorities. The reporting also notes that the investigation is criminal in nature, and that prosecutors are reviewing the documentation and surrounding circumstances.
