In a notable court case, Mathias Pogba, older sibling of former Manchester United star Paul Pogba, has been sentenced to three years in prison—two of which are suspended—after being found guilty of extorting his brother.
Paul Pogba's Brother Found Guilty in Extortion Plot
Paul Pogba's Brother Found Guilty in Extortion Plot
Mathias Pogba receives a suspended sentence for attempting to extort his footballer brother.
Mathias Pogba will avoid incarceration and instead serve one year under electronic monitoring, alongside a €20,000 (£16,500) fine. The verdict comes as part of a case that saw five accomplices receive sentences ranging from four to eight years. The court proceedings took place in Paris, where Mathias and his co-defendants were charged with various extortion offenses.
The situation escalated in 2022 when Paul Pogba was reportedly held at gunpoint by childhood accomplices who demanded €13 million (£10.8 million). Amidst the threats, he managed to pay them €100,000 (£82,600) in a desperate attempt to resolve the crisis. Paul Pogba described the incident as a harrowing experience, revealing that he had considered stepping away from his football career due to the emotional toll of being targeted by an organized criminal group.
Mathias Pogba's legal representative, Mbeko Tabula, expressed concerns over the severity of the ruling, indicating plans to appeal the decision. The additional defendants implicated in the extortion scheme received varying sentences, including Roushdane K, who received the harshest penalty of eight years, while others like Boubacar C and Machikour K faced a combination of jail time and suspended sentences.
Paul Pogba, reflecting on the ordeal, highlighted the risks of fame and financial success, stating, "When there is money, you have to be careful. Money changes people. It can break up a family. It can create a war." This case underscores the profound consequences that can arise when personal relationships are intertwined with financial pressures and threats.
The situation escalated in 2022 when Paul Pogba was reportedly held at gunpoint by childhood accomplices who demanded €13 million (£10.8 million). Amidst the threats, he managed to pay them €100,000 (£82,600) in a desperate attempt to resolve the crisis. Paul Pogba described the incident as a harrowing experience, revealing that he had considered stepping away from his football career due to the emotional toll of being targeted by an organized criminal group.
Mathias Pogba's legal representative, Mbeko Tabula, expressed concerns over the severity of the ruling, indicating plans to appeal the decision. The additional defendants implicated in the extortion scheme received varying sentences, including Roushdane K, who received the harshest penalty of eight years, while others like Boubacar C and Machikour K faced a combination of jail time and suspended sentences.
Paul Pogba, reflecting on the ordeal, highlighted the risks of fame and financial success, stating, "When there is money, you have to be careful. Money changes people. It can break up a family. It can create a war." This case underscores the profound consequences that can arise when personal relationships are intertwined with financial pressures and threats.
