Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba issued a statement earlier this summer accusing his brother Mathias of being involved in an attempted €13 million blackmail of the Juventus star.
Following these allegations, the French authorities conducted a preliminary investigation on August 3. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccau then released a statement commenting on the investigation's findings and provided information on how they would proceed further.
The statement read (via BBC):
"charges of extortion in an organised gang, attempted extortion in an organised gang, and participation in a criminal conspiracy with the view to commit a crime, relating to various allegations of which Mr Paul Pogba would have been a victim between March and July 2022."
Regarding future investigations, it added:
"Based on the findings of the preliminary investigation, the Paris prosecutor's office launched a judicial investigation today relating to allegations against persons unknown, including blackmail by an armed gang, kidnapping or kidnapping with a release before the seventh day to prepare or facilitate the commission of a crime or an offense, and membership of a criminal conspiracy."
It concluded:
"The investigations will continue within the framework of a judicial investigation entrusted to two magistrates investigators of the Paris Court of Justice."
The former Manchester United star's brother has now been charged and detained, according to BBC. Along with Mathias, four others have also been placed under investigation for the attempted blackmail of the former Manchester United midfielder.
In response to these charges, Mathias Pogba's lawyer told French broadcaster BFMTV:
"We are going to challenge this decision."
Mathias Pogba vows to reveal 'great revelations' about former Manchester United star
The row between the two siblings started when Mathias posted a video on social media promising to reveal 'great revelations' about his brother Paul.
The former Manchester United midfielder's brother drove a wedge between Paul and himself by claiming that the general public deserves to know certain things about the 2018 World Cup winner.
Mathias said (via The Mirror):
"The French, English, Italian and Spanish public, in other words the whole world, as well as my brother's fans, and even more so the French team and Juventus, my brother's team-mates and his sponsors deserve to know certain things."
He added:
"In order to make an informed decision if he deserves the admiration, respect and love of the public. If he deserves his place in the French team and the honour of playing in the World Cup. If he deserves to be a starter at Juventus. If he is a trustworthy person, that any player deserves to have at his side."
Pogba is currently out injured and if reports are to be believed, he faces a battle to convince Didier Deschamps to select him in the France squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
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Yoobdilnpy
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as for me I didn't read all oooh 😅
Yoobdilnpy
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as for me I didn't read all oooh 😅😜
Hoeailmstz
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can't u guys used Juventus name in write news about Pogba ? why always ex man utd so wat is he the only player that left utd. more non of his problems concern utd again.
Rockie_18
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This is just childish
Ibe7
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Pogba now relaxing be like
patapata
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Mathias is beyond green envy!!!🤢🤑🤮👾👺👹☠️👿🐸🦎🐍🐊
cr7isdefogoat
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The matter should be sorted internsllky as a family
Phobiaking
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Which nonsense superstar
venbdilrsz
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At this 21st century Africans are still following witchcraft. Eiii we die finish. We will never change from being sycophants
Daphoenix23
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We'll appreciate it more if you say Juventus player Paul Pogba & stop adding us Manchester United in it again THANKS
That’s the comment, I wonder why they keep attaching Pogba to Manchester United, rather than simply calling him a Juventus player…
Vahaemstu
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Pogba brother is just jealous and due to that, he wants to live a lavish life sponsored by Pogba and Pogba don't want to take care of an old man who plays football and should afford his own life. he's just jealous and on this case, it doesn't matter what is it that we must know about Pogba. the fact is, whatever it is, it doesn't concern football. we all have our own secrets, everyone especially celebrities have lot of things that they don't want the public to know.
Charlesugwu
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I said it, this Mathias guy isn't Pogba"s blood brother. No matter what, brothers don't go this mile to destroy what is yours. Say no to envy and jealousy.
skilz5
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The law should take its course but other family members, extended family, and close friends should step in and resolve the issue amicably. It's not good for the family, Pogba's career, and His brother's.
baebclnstu
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U and your blood is two rat SMFH family smh and do voodo u are not a man of God,U said u went to that voodo person son God is the ansawer
helkath
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This is a family problem. Tomorrow, we will still see the 3brothers dancing together. So, let's just focus on football, not this please
Rieblnps
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We'll appreciate it more if you say Juventus player Paul Pogba & stop adding us Manchester United in it again THANKS
Rodacdiu
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Mathias trying to practice cannibalism.... somebody has bewitched us, and gone forever