The world of football has been rocked by a shocking extortion case involving French star Paul Pogba and his brother, Mathias Pogba. The Paris prosecutor’s office has formally charged six individuals, including Mathias, with attempted extortion and criminal conspiracy.
The allegations against the group are serious. They are accused of trying to extort millions of euros from Paul Pogba over the past two years. According to reports, the group, which includes childhood friends of Paul Pogba, demanded a staggering €13 million ($14.3 million) from the Juventus player. Their alleged methods were ruthless, involving threats, violence, abduction, and confinement.
The case has taken a dramatic turn with the revelation that Paul Pogba had already paid €100,000 to the group during the investigation. The extortionists also leveled accusations against Paul Pogba, claiming he hired a witch doctor to cast a spell on his teammate Kylian Mbappé, allegations that Pogba vehemently denies.
The scandal first erupted when Mathias Pogba took to social media, posting threatening messages promising to reveal damaging information about his brother, his agent Rafaela Pimenta, and Mbappé.
This case has added another layer of complexity to the already tumultuous career of Paul Pogba. He has been plagued by injuries and a recent doping ban, which he is appealing. Despite his struggles, he has a history of success, including winning the World Cup with France in 2018.
As the trial unfolds, the world will be watching closely, eager to see how the case impacts the lives of these individuals and the future of the legendary footballer, Paul Pogba.
