By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: Pogba’s brother, 3 others detained in extortion case
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
Sport

Pogba’s brother, 3 others detained in extortion case

Agency Report with Okay.ng
By Agency Report with Okay.ng
Published: September 14, 2022
Share
3 Min Read
SHARE

French authorities have detained the elder brother of Paul Pogba, Mathias, and three others in an investigation into the extortion alleged by the France national team and Juventus football star, sources close to the case said Wednesday.

Mathias Pogba presented himself “early afternoon to investigators and was placed in police custody”, said one of the legal sources who asked not to be named.

Among the four suspects detained in total in the probe, one was taken into custody on Tuesday and three on Wednesday, a judicial source added.

Mathias Pogba has earlier denied any involvement in extortion reported by his World Cup-winning footballer brother Paul.

- Advertisement -

Mathias’s denial in a statement issued by his lawyer, Richard Arbib, comes after he published a bizarre video online on August 27 — in four languages (French, Italian, English and Spanish) — promising “great revelations” about the Juventus star.

Paul Pogba says he is the victim of a multi-million euro blackmail plot by gangsters involving his brother.

According to two sources close to the Pogba family contacted by AFP, large sums of money are being demanded from Paul Pogba if he wants to avoid the dissemination of allegedly compromising videos.

Mathias, though, is adamant he is an innocent party.

- Advertisement -

“Taking into account how the affair has evolved and the huge media attention surrounding it, Mathias Pogba strongly insists he knows nothing about any extortion attempt against his brother, Paul Pogba,” read the statement.

“It is clear that the difficulties the Pogba family are experiencing are the result of outside threats which the justice authorities, who are already involved, will evaluate.

“Mathias Pogba, who wishes above all to calm the situation with his brother, will from now on only speak with the investigating magistrates, should it be necessary.”

Two investigating magistrates have been appointed to lead the probe, it was announced last week.

Based on the findings of a preliminary investigation launched last month , they will examine allegations — for now against persons unknown — including blackmail by an armed gang, kidnapping and membership of a criminal conspiracy.

Paul Pogba told investigators that his blackmailers wanted to discredit him by claiming he asked a marabout (holy man) to cast a spell on the Paris Saint-Germain and France star Kylian Mbappe, which Pogba denies.

The investigation is handled jointly by the French police’s anti-gang and central crime units.

Several people, including Pogba’s mother, have already been interviewed by police, a judiciary source told AFP.

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:Mathias PogbaPaul Pogba
SOURCES:AFP
VIA:Okay.ng
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Makinde calls for resignation of Ayu as PDP National Chairman
Next Article Evangelist Grace B. Akeredolu, mother of Ondo governor Evangelist Grace B. Akeredolu, mother of Ondo governor is dead

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Okay.ng Logo

Parallel Market Rates

USD
Buy₦1,550.00
Sell₦1,565.00
GBP
Buy₦1,760.00
Sell₦1,790.00
EUR
Buy₦2,135.00
Sell₦2,170.00

Updated: 1 day ago

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

Quick Converter

0.00
ShareShareShare

Rates are for informational purposes only.

Okay.ng Logo Parallel Market Rates
USD
Buy
Sell
GBP
Buy
Sell
EUR
Buy
Sell
| okay.ng
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Ezenwo Nyesom Wike
Wike Accuses Opposition Leaders of Self-Interest, Questions Their Commitment to Nigerians
Politics Top stories
Workers’ Unrest Looms as Nigeria Faces Economic and Security Crisis — NLC Issues Stark Warning
News
Rising Star Gonzalo Garcia Shares Top Scorer Spotlight at FIFA Club World Cup
Sport
Security Measures Heightened in Oyo State as Neo-Black Movement Prepares for Annual Founders’ Day
Security
Atiku Abubakar
Atiku Abubakar Pledges to Combat Electoral Fraud, Promises Socioeconomic Renewal Through ADC in 2027 Polls
Politics
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

InternationalTop stories

Nigeria and Brazil Forge Stronger Agricultural Ties to Boost Food Security

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
July 6, 2025
News

Anglican Bishop of Warri Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s Spiraling Insecurity and Calls for Urgent Government Action

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
July 6, 2025
Politics

Nigeria’s 2027 Political Landscape: ADC Emerges as a Potent Challenger to APC Amid PDP’s Decline

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
July 6, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?