Audio By Carbonatix
Former Brazilian international Adriano was charged by Rio de Janeiro prosecutors on Tuesday over alleged links to drug trafficking, officials and reports said.
The former Inter Milan, Fiorentina, Parma and Roma striker, 32, who is trying to revive his career in France, is accused of buying a motorbike in 2007 that was later used by drug dealers in the Vila Cruzeiro favela, where he grew up, reports said.
He faces up to 15 years in prison if found guilty, ESPN reported.
Prosecutors did not request Adriano’s arrest but asked for him to surrender his passport.
According to Brazilian media, Adriano has been in France in a bid to revive his career with second-division club Le Havre.
The former international, who hit 27 goals in 48 appearances for Brazil, last played for the Brazilian club Atletico Paranaense. But they terminated his contract six months ago.
Latest Stories
-
Police nab 12 over highway attacks in Ashanti Region, recover weapons
40 seconds -
They were not set up to help Africa – Seth Terkper on global finance
22 minutes -
IHRC calls for peace in Middle East as Muslims mark Eid
30 minutes -
Bretton Woods institutions were never built for Africa – Seth Terkper
34 minutes -
Jinijini–Sampa road to be completed by 2027 — Mahama
9 hours -
Afroman wins legal battle over songs mocking US police
9 hours -
MTN Ghana deepens role in national growth with record tax contributions and expanded investments
9 hours -
Kevin Spacey and accusers settle before civil trial
9 hours -
Premier League extends £30 cap on away tickets
9 hours -
Oyarifa Police arrest pastor over alleged sexual abuse of 9-year-old stepdaughter
10 hours -
Haaland invests in new global chess tour
10 hours -
Denounce ‘abject’ Afcon decision – senior CAF member
10 hours -
Ashanti Police arrest 12 suspects in robbery, link 3 to Kusasi Chief murder at Asawase
10 hours -
Uefa calls leagues to summit over ‘microscopic’ VAR
10 hours -
Ghana’s Ambassador to US meets White House Task Force over 2026 World Cup
10 hours
