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
-
Gbeniyiri performs purification rites, invokes curse on anyone who rekindles violence
9 seconds -
Employees, service excellence, and brand building journey of a company
1 hour -
CAF to rule on AFCON final chaos this week
1 hour -
Dr Hannah-Lisa Tetteh joins the 2026 AFRICA 100, league of exceptional influential leaders
1 hour -
An abuse of democracy – Minority alleges systematic misuse of certificate of urgency
2 hours -
Minority cries foul as 33 bills are rushed through Parliament under certificate of urgency in 2025
2 hours -
Mexico president asks South Korea for more BTS concerts
2 hours -
Amazon accidentally sends email confirming layoffs
3 hours -
AGRA president calls for increased support for smallholder farmers
3 hours -
AI will shape the future of food – AGRA President
3 hours -
JoyNews gets results as Mahama Cares settles GH¢210,840 bill for midwife battling brain aneurysm
3 hours -
African nations now send more money to China than they receive in new loans
3 hours -
Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar attacked with unknown liquid during town hall
4 hours -
Former French senator found guilty of drugging MP
4 hours -
Kanye West doubles down in ‘huge apology’ to Jewish community
4 hours