Earlier this year, an investigation was launched against Lauber, Switzerland's former federal chief prosecutor, on suspicion of secret contacts with Infantino. Lauber was accused, among other things, of having helped Infantino with a television rights investigation in 2016.
The information came after Lauber received strong criticism for his corruption investigation against three German and a Swiss football fan, who was accused of fraud in connection with agreements on television rights. The indictment could never be decided in court because the statute of limitations expired.
On Friday last week, a federal court in Switzerland announced that the charges were upheld. After that, the 54-year-old chose to resign from his post.
The prosecutor who is investigating the connection between Infantino and Lauber states that he has found evidence of crime in connection with the meetings and now requests that Lauber also be notified of suspicion. As a former prosecutor, Lauber has immunity from prosecution. But it can be lifted by a court.
According to the Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Infantino is suspected of incitement to misconduct, incitement to breach of the Secrecy Act and bribery.
Both Lauber and Infantino have previously denied the allegations.