Barcelona and Brazil star Neymar was charged on Tuesday by Brazilian authorities with tax evasion and falsifying documents over a seven-year period.
The federal prosecutor’s office alleged that the striker committed the crimes between 2006, when he was just a promising youngster at Brazilian football club Santos, and 2013 when he signed for Barcelona.
In a related development, the Brazillian superstar appeared in court on Tuesday in connection with allegations of corruption and fraud surrounding his transfer to FC Barcelona.
Barcelona said it paid €57m (£43m) for Neymar in 2013 but investigators say the fee was closer to €83m and Barcelona concealed part of the deal.
Neymar spent an hour and a half before the judge.
He has previously denied wrongdoing, in an interview with Brazilian media.
Leaving court, the football star signed autographs for fans.
Barcelona FC says his parents, Neymar da Silva Santos and Nadine Goncalves da Silva Santos, received €40m and his former club, Santos, was paid €17m.
Neymar’s father, who arrived at court with him on Tuesday evening, acts as his agent.
Neymar Charged With Tax Evasion By Brazilian Authorities
No comments:
Post a Comment