in new An evolution in the case of extortion surrounding the French football star Paul Pogba, the French authorities detained him elder brother, Matthias Pogba and three others during the investigation, sources close to the case said Wednesday.
Mathias Pogba introduced himself ‘in the early afternoon to investigators and was placed in He said ” one of Legal sources who He asked not to be named.
Among the four arrested suspects in total in probe one has been detained on Tuesday and the third on Wednesday, judicial source added.
Matthias Pogba’s lawyer said: on Friday denied any involvement in Blackmail reported by the World Cup-winning footballer brother Paul which is the subject of Investigation.
this denial in A statement came from his lawyer, Richard Arbib, after he posted a strange video online on August 27 in French, Italian, English and Spanish – promising”great Inspiration “About Juventus” star.
Paul Pogba says He is the victim of A conspiracy of extortion of millions of euros by gangsters is involved brother. According to two sources close to Pogba family Called by AFP, large sums of money It is requested by Paul Pogba if he wants it avoid Publishing of Allegedly jeopardizing videos.
Considering how the case evolved And the huge media Attention surrounding her, Matthias Pogba vehemently insists that he knows nothing of any blackmail attempt against for him brotherPaul Pogba, “Read the lawyer’s statement.
“that it clear That difficulties in Pogba family that suffer is result of outside threats that justice authorities, who be already Share, you will rate. Matthias Pogba, who Above all, he wants to calm the situation with His brother will from now on just talk with investigative judges, should it is necessary “.
Two investigative judges have been appointed in lead The probe was announced last week. Based on on the findings of Initial investigation started last month, they will examine the allegations – for Currently against people unknown – Including armed gang extortion, kidnapping and engagement in a criminal Conspiracy.
Paul Pogba told investigators that he was blackmailed wanted To discredit him by claiming that he asked the Almoravid (a holy man) to cast a spell on Paris Saint-Germain and France star Kylian Mbappe, who denies Pogba. The investigation is jointly carried out by the French and Central Police Gang crime units.
many of peopleincluding Pogba motherYou have already A judicial source told AFP that police had been questioned. On the field, Pogba’s hopes of playing for France in the World Cup in Qatar later this year Hanged in Balance after the knee injury. He said the surgery was described as “successful” earlier this month.
