Korean Authorities Investigate Ronaldinho’s Arrest for Fake Passport and Cryptocurrency Scam

On May 19, MBC’s ‘Mysterious TV Surprise’ aired an episode titled ‘A Fool Who Only Knows Soccer’.

The show discussed the events of 2020 when Ronaldinho was detained in Paraguay for trying to enter the country with a forged passport. It was revealed that Paraguay’s philanthropist, Dalia López, had gifted Ronaldinho with the fake documents. According to Ronaldinho, he unknowingly used the fake passport, believing it to be genuine. He presented it to Paraguayan customs, unaware that Brazilian citizens were not required to have passports for entry into the country.

Despite Ronaldinho’s lawyer arguing at court that his client was not well-informed about the world due to his lifelong dedication to playing soccer, both Ronaldinho and his brother were ultimately detained in Asuncion prison for entering the country together.

It has been reported that Asuncion prison, which houses well-behaved inmates and those convicted of minor offenses, has become an unlikely location for a fan encounter with Ronaldinho. In celebration of his 40th birthday, the prisoners even organized a party for him. As the first professional athlete to be incarcerated there, Ronaldinho brought a touch of positivity to the prison and even participated in a football tournament.

After 32 days on bail and paying fines, Ronaldinho was released from prison. The inmates threw a farewell party for him, serving homemade food. Before leaving, Ronaldinho promised to return and visit them in the future.

Despite initial expectations, the fake passport case took a surprising turn. While Ronaldinho was still in custody, Paraguayan authorities apprehended the creator of the fake passports, causing businessman Dalia López to flee. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Dalia López had unlawfully acquired millions of dollars through tax evasion, money laundering, and embezzlement under the guise of a charity organization.

During the search of Dalia López’s residence, numerous soccer balls featuring Ronaldinho’s face were discovered. This led to suspicions that the Ronaldinho brothers were involved in illegal activities. It was revealed that Ronaldinho had been given authority by his younger brother to manage a business, which turned out to be a cryptocurrency scam. Further investigations revealed that Ronaldinho’s accomplice had created a fraudulent cryptocurrency, falsely promising a daily profit of 2%. As a result, Ronaldinho faced potential arrest once again and had all of his assets seized.