The outstanding Brazilian ex-soccer player Ronaldinho is involved in a complex situation fraud casea situation that has prompted his country’s parliamentarians to demand that “Dinho” appear in Brasilia as soon as possible to offer his defense after twice failing to appear when summoned.
According to the former professional athlete, complications with his flight transfer prevented him from traveling to the capital of Brazil.
“The law says that the subpoena must be obeyed, why wasn’t that expected?” explained one of the deputies.
This Thursday, August 24, the Brazilian star was called to testify before the court for the second time Parliamentary Commission of Inquiryinvestigating an alleged fraudulent cryptocurrency operation by the company 18kRonaldinho.
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Why is Ronaldinho affiliated with cryptocurrency company 18kRonaldinho?
Brazilian authorities suspect that Ronaldinho Gaucho is involved in the actions of cryptocurrency specialist 18kRonaldinho and offered fraudulent profits to people who invested their money (at least $30) in digital currencies.
On the other hand, the former Barcelona star’s brother and agent, Roberto de Assis Moreira, testified before the parliament in Brasilia, stating that “Dinho‘ is actually a ‘victim’ of this event as the company in question used his image and name without permission.
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“My brother’s picture and name were never allowed to be used,” he told the commission. “We never took part,” he told the parliamentary commission of inquiry.