Brazilian Soccer Star Ronaldinho Accused Of Crypto Fraud

Authorities are investigating Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho for possible cheating. He accused the former Barcelona star of stealing $3 million worth of cryptocurrency.

Ronaldinho is under investigation for allegedly stealing $3 million worth of cryptocurrency from his friend, a former Barcelona player. The two allegedly conspired to steal digital currency from a business partner's wallet.

The Brazilian football legend has been accused of fraud and money laundering since last year. In January 2019, he was arrested on suspicion of money laundering and tax evasion. He was released on bail but was forced to remain in Brazil while he was charged with embezzlement and tax evasion.

Ronaldinho retired from professional football in 2013, but his career has not been without controversy. He was found guilty of sexual assault by an Italian court while vacationing at a Lake Como resort in northern Italy with his then-wife Marcelainelli Ferreira dos Santos in 2008, and was released at Fluminense in 2010. was banned from playing.