Below are hyperlinks to articles relating to some of the engagements on which Mr. Berryman has worked since Berryman Prime, LLC was launched in late 2018.
In late 2022, Mr. Berryman was featured as part of a Netflix four-episode documentary called “FIFA Uncovered”. This documentary surrounds the history of FIFA and the United States investigation that exposed decades-long corruption perpetrated by its governing officials, sports marketing and rights entities, financial institutions, and broadcasting companies: See official trailer – https://www.netflix.com/title/80221113
NCAA External and Independent Process Finishes First Investigation Resulting in Probation for University
Newsweek, December 20, 2021
State Has Reason to be “Terrified” of NCAA’s New Independent Infractions Process
Sports Illustrated, May 3, 2020
“They, (the investigators) come from one of three firms: Freeh Group International Solutions, run by former FBI director Louis Freeh; a Manhattan outfit called Kroll, once referred to in The New York Times as “Wall Street’s private eye;” and Berryman Prime LLC, founded by former U.S. Department of Treasury Special Agent Steven Berryman, who worked in the IRS Criminal Investigation Division.”
CNUSD Facilities Director Pleads Guilty, Co-Defendant Has All Charges Dismissed
Press Enterprise, July 30, 2021
McLaren to Announce Findings From Probe Into Weightlifting Corruption
Inside the Games, June, 1, 2020
“McLaren’s financial investigator, Steve Berryman, played a leading role in unveiling corruption at FIFA and has been described in the American media as “the man who took on the world soccer mafia.”
Listed below are internet media links to specific investigations Mr. Berryman personally worked during his 30 plus years as a Special Agent for IRS-CID:
Hundreds of Millions of Dollars to be Shared as Part of the FIFA Corruption Investigation
New York Times, August 24, 2021
Swiss Bank Julius Baer to Pay $79.7 million in FIFA Corruption Settlement
Reuters, May 27, 2021
Israeli Bank and Swiss Subsidiary of Bank Hapoalim Admits to Over $30 Million Money Laundering Role in FIFA Scandal
Sports Illustrated, May 2, 2020
25 Corruption Scandals That Shook the World – FIFA
Transparency International, July 5, 2019
The Little-Known IRS Agent Who Exposed the Biggest Scandal in Sports
Bloomberg, June 12, 2018
“Berryman’s expertise in tracking illicit payments and tax evasion… made him uniquely suited to link bribes among sports officials and the marketing companies that buy and sell their rights.”
Enen Novy-Williams, June 12, 2018. Bloomberg
The World Without America
The Wall Street Journal, June 7, 2018
“After four years of ceaseless digging, Mr. Berryman and his equally hard-charging FBI gumshoes were able to bring down those crooked soccer czars.”
David Hirshey, June 7, 2018. The Wall Street Journal
FIFA Bank Trail Catches Out Warner Brothers
Financial Times, June 5, 2015
Follow the money: How the FBI and IRS Teamed Up on FIFA
Irish Times, May 30, 2015
A U.S. Tax Investigation Snowballed to Stun the Soccer World
New York Times, May 29, 2015
Football in Crisis: FIFA – A Tarnished Brand
Financial Times, May 29, 2015
Israel’s Mizrahi Tefahot to Pay $195 Million in U.S. Tax Case Settlement
Reuters, March 12, 2019
IRS Cracks Down on Undeclared Israeli Bank Accounts
Accounting Today, September 3, 2013
FCPA – Ex Thai Tourism Official Charged in California
San Diego Union Tribune, January 20, 2010
FCPA – Hollywood Producers Found Guilty of Bribing Thai Official
Los Angeles Times, September 15, 2009
FCPA – Former PCI Executive Pleads Guilty in Connection with Bribes Paid to U.K. Ministry of Defense Official
US Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs, September 3, 2009
U.S. Contractor Employees Operating in Iraq Sentenced in Kickback and Tax Case
US Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs, October 10, 2012
Orange County Sheriff Indicted on Corruption Charges
Orange County Register, October 30, 2007
Orange County Sheriff’s Attempt to Nullify Guilty Verdict Denied
OC Weekly, March 31, 2009
“America’s Sheriff” Reports to Prison
CNN, January 26, 2011
Corruption Arrests in Carson
Los Angeles Times, November 22, 2002
Water Official Convicted of Fraud Charges
Los Angeles Times, October 23, 2004
U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee Guilty in Corruption Case
Los Angeles Times, August 15, 2003
Executive Embezzles $20 Million from Anaheim Company
Los Angeles Times, September 20, 2001
Pair to Plead Guilty in $16 Million Stock Scam
Los Angeles Times, June 15, 2001
Two Plead Guilty Over Counterfeit Stocks
Los Angeles Times, June 26, 2001
2 Santa Ana Councilmen Indicted in Extortion Case
Los Angeles Times, August 26, 1998
Santa Ana Councilman Convicted in Graft Case
Los Angeles Times, September 6, 2000
Developer Agrees to Plead Guilty to Ponzi Scheme
Los Angeles Times, May 9, 1998
O.C., U.S. Join to Bust Alleged Cocaine Ring
Los Angeles Times, June 6, 1997
Court Documents Lift Veil on Drug Ring Operations
Los Angeles Times, September 21, 1997