FIFA has officially extended a worldwide ban on a former employee of the Austrian club SCR Altach. The individual was previously found guilty by a regional court in Feldkirch, Austria, for secretly recording and photographing members of the club’s women’s team. The illicit activity took place between 2018 and 2025 and included filming players, some of whom were minors, in private areas such as changing rooms, gyms, and showers.

In February, the Austrian court sentenced the man to a seven-month suspended prison term. Additionally, he was ordered to pay a €1,200 fine and provide €625 in compensation to each of the victims. While the legal proceedings in Austria concluded earlier this year, FIFA’s decision to extend the ban globally ensures that the individual is prohibited from participating in any football-related activities sanctioned by the international governing body. The case has drawn significant public attention, with reports indicating that the initial sentencing in Austria sparked outrage among former club members and observers regarding the nature of the offenses and the perceived leniency of the judicial outcome.