Granit Çaka Fined 150,000 Swiss Francs for Forging COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Lausanne, Switzerland, issued a ruling against Granit Xhaka, captain of the Swiss national team and Sunderland player, after he admitted to obtaining a forged COVID-19 vaccination certificate in 2022 while playing for Arsenal.

The judgment imposed a fine of 150,000 Swiss francs on Xhaka, calculated as 50 days of penalties at 3,000 Swiss francs per day, with the execution of the sentence suspended for two years.

Under the decision, Xhaka will not be required to pay the fine unless he commits a new criminal offense during the probation period. The player confirmed that he accepts the ruling and takes full responsibility for his actions, noting that he fully cooperated with the Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Xhaka admitted last September to purchasing a forged vaccination certificate, expressing regret over the incident. He also covered the legal costs. The Swiss Football Association stated it was aware of the ruling, noting that the case is now legally closed.