The president of the Confederation of African Football, Ahmad Ahmad, has been reportedly arrested at the Berri Hotel in Paris, France.

He was said to be in France to attend the FIFA Congress.

According to Jeune Afrique, Ahmad was picked up around 8:30 am at the Berri Hotel in Paris, by the services of the Central Office for the fight against corruption and financial and fiscal offences (Oclif).

It said the arrest may be related to the alleged misappropriation and corruption involving French company, Tactical Steel.

Former secretary-general of the confederation Amr Fahmy accused Ahmad of corruption before he was sacked in April.

Fahmy in a document sent to FIFA investigations committee accused the president of costing CAF an additional $830,000 because he ordered equipment through Tactical Steel.

It is believed that the case will be heard by the services of the central office for the fight against corruption and financial and fiscal offenses (OCLIF).