Joorabchian to be arrested for Corruption!

[Ex-RoNiN]

The purported transfer of Carlos Tevez to Manchester United has taken a fresh twist, with the news that an arrest order has been issued for businessman Kia Joorabchian, the representative responsible for the player's affairs.

A federal judge in Brazil has charged Joorabchian, amongst others, with money-laundering and being part of a criminal gang, for the role he played in the relationship between Media Sports Investment (MSI), the company he fronts, and Corinthians, the Brazilian club he first took Tevez to, before bringing him to England.

London-based MSI has been under investigation ever since it took over Corinthians back in 2004, with Brazilian intelligence known to have run thorough checks on the company.

"The (MSI) transactions are carried out with the use of numerous offshore accounts which have the single and well-known intention of distancing the investor and the illicit origin of the resources from their final destination, in this case the purchase and sale of (football) players," the federal attorneys Silvio Luis Martins de Oliveira and Rodrigo de Grandis are quoted as saying on Brazilian legal website consultor Juridico.

The detention of Corinthians president Alberto Dualib has also been ordered, along with that of Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky, whose money is thought to have bankrolled MSI. Both face similar charges.

News of Joorabchian's impending arrest has overshadowed the news, revealed exclusively to Sky Sports News on Thursday, that Tevez would wrap up his move to Manchester United in the next few days.

Suspicions of corruption were raised by the failure of money involved in the purchasing of players to be passed through the country, in a chain of events which has manifest accusations of money laundering. Both MSI and Corinthians have reportedly been unable to clarify the origins of the money, which proceeded to lead to the investigation, that has ultimately led to Joorabchian's impending arrest and cast further doubts over Tevez's move to United.

Joorabchian has been at the centre of the furore caused by Tevez's switch to West Ham, which concluded at the campaign's end with the Premier League club being fined £5.5million, having been found guilty of third-party ownership.

Sheffield United, who feel they should be reinstated to the top flight, at West Ham's expense, have taken the matter to the High Court, but it would appear Joorabchian now has more pressing affairs of his own.

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So what's gonna happen to Tevez now? He must be cursing the day he met the guy...

 

[Gilly]

I can't say I'm particularly surprised.

 

[weringo]

So what's gonna happen to Tevez now? He must be cursing the day he met the guy...

I'm not sure why tevez and masch even signed with the guy in the first place, it's been nothing but problems for them and they both could have easily got a move to Europe themselves without him.

 

[Loki]

From what I understand, Tevez isn't the sharpest tool in the box

 

[BaZ87]

From what I understand, Tevez isn't the sharpest tool in the box

Are many players?

I doubt Joorabchian will get arrested, though if he does it would be interesting to see what happens if West Ham stick by there guns and claim he there player.

 

[NokkonWud]

From what I understand, Tevez isn't the sharpest tool in the box

The fact he looks one step up from a caveman gives that away .

 

[Loki]

Are many players?

I doubt Joorabchian will get arrested, though if he does it would be interesting to see what happens if West Ham stick by there guns and claim he there player.

True, although I have been following both him & Mascherano since way before last summer. From what I understand, Mascherano is kind of a big brother figure to Tevez. He has taken the time to do quite a bit of studying and is in the process of learning at least two new languages.

On the case of Joorabchian though, I doubt much will be done really. Brazil were hardly forthcoming with help all them years ago when Britain wanted help getting Ronny Biggs back home so I doubt Britain will be bending over backwards to help them. imho of course

 

[BaZ87]

True, although I have been following both him & Mascherano since way before last summer. From what I understand, Mascherano is kind of a big brother figure to Tevez. He has taken the time to do quite a bit of studying and is in the process of learning at least two new languages

I suppose its clear that Mascherano was the brighter of the 2, he joined us and Tevez wants to join you

 

[Loki]

I suppose its clear that Mascherano was the brighter of the 2, he joined us and Tevez wants to join you

Theres a big difference between academically bright and having common sense.

It still wouldn't suprise me if the convo surrounding his move went something like

"Look were getting you out of WHU and your going to join The Reds up north"

"But Mr Joorabchian, im here, Im sure Old Trafford was bigger than this, Wheres Sir Alex of Fergusons, Wheres Rooney"

 

[BaZ87]

lol, he did actually say he considered himself a 'Red Devil' after he signed for us

 

[NokkonWud]

lol, he did actually say he considered himself a 'Red Devil' after he signed for us

lol . We know where his heart is atleast.

 

[Nogimmix]

Tevez is ours I tell you.........ours!!!! Man Utd will have to pay us big money to get him and Joorabchian can whistle!! Hahahahahahaaha (evil laugh)

 

[atpbx]

Lets put it this way I'm not entirely convinced the millionare Kia Joorabchian who is a partner in the multi million pound sports media company MSI who incidently owns one of the largest South american football clubs, will have a lot of trouble "convincing" this judge that he "has done nothing that isnt entirely legal and oh look at that nice new car you've bought how is the wife by the way wouldnt want anything nasty to happen to her etc etc etc".