According to Argentine media outlet Olé, Slovenian referee Slavko Vončić, who officiated the Argentina vs. Spain match, was arrested for his involvement in an international criminal organization case.
Did you know that Slavko Vončić, the referee who officiated the Argentina vs. Spain match, was imprisoned? In May 2020, the referee was implicated in a police raid in Bielina, Bosnia, as part of an investigation into an international gang involved in prostitution, illegal arms sales, and drug trafficking. During a period of heightened social distancing due to the pandemic, the referee was found in a small hut with several men and women. Weapons, a large quantity of cocaine, and nearly €10,000 were discovered at the scene. Although the Slovenian was not identified as the leader of the organization, he was arrested for his close relationship with a wanted woman, Tijana Ayfon. Vončić was arrested while attempting to escape with the three by boat, but was released several hours later after no direct connection to the gang was found.
