To pay for his casino visits, this football star borrowed money from a criminal
A former football star is at the heart of a murky affair involving dubious relationships, amid debts following hefty casino escapades. On paper, the case surrounding this former international seems unenviable. According to the Belgian daily Het Laatste Nieuws , which published an investigation into the affair, former Roma star Radja Nainggolan allegedly borrowed more than €100,000 from a known criminal, Nasr-Eddine Sekkaki, who has a whopping 30 convictions on his record.
The Belgian, after a divorce and frozen bank accounts, is reportedly struggling financially, which is why he reportedly sought out a few connections for this colossal six-figure loan. In total, Sekkaki handed over €100,000 in cash, spread out over several months. The loan was gradually repaid to the criminal's mother's account under the heading of "investments and construction," just to cover his tracks. A significant amount that the Belgian spent with ease. It must be said that Nainggolan has always led a lavish lifestyle, especially since the former Serie A midfielder is a casino enthusiast; a good portion of the money is said to have vanished there.
While the Red Devil insists this is "only a friendly favor" during a difficult time, investigators suspect potential money laundering. Nasr-Eddine Sekkaki has been released on parole. He is notably forbidden from approaching the footballer. The investigation is ongoing, as a conversation about "10 kilos" between the criminal and another man was intercepted in a car a few months earlier. However, there is no evidence at this stage of the investigation to link Nainggolan to the subject of this discussion.
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