In a Paris court ruling, Mathias was sentenced after attempting to extort €13 million from Paul, who claimed to have been threatened by childhood friends. The sentencing of Mathias, who will serve a year with an electronic monitoring device, comes amid sentences handed down to five accomplices involved in the crimes. Paul Pogba expressed his distress over the situation, reflecting on the corrupting influence of money.
Mathias Pogba Receives Suspended Sentence in Extortion Case Against His Brother Paul Pogba
Mathias Pogba Receives Suspended Sentence in Extortion Case Against His Brother Paul Pogba
Mathias Pogba, the elder sibling of footballer Paul Pogba, has been handed a three-year prison sentence, with two years suspended, in connection to an extortion case against his brother.
Mathias Pogba's legal team plans to appeal the decision, while the incident has deeply affected Paul Pogba’s mental state, pushing him to contemplate retirement.
Mathias Pogba, brother to the former Manchester United star, has been sentenced to three years in prison related to extortion attempts against Paul Pogba. While the sentence includes two years suspended, he will be mandated to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet for a year. This case arose from threats Paul received from alleged childhood associates who demanded a significant amount of money for their silence and cooperation. Mathias was also fined €20,000. The court also convicted five others involved in this crime, with sentences ranging from four to eight years. Paul Pogba revealed the emotional toll the situation has taken on him, admitting thoughts of retirement due to the trauma of being blackmailed. Meanwhile, Mathias’ defense expressed intent to appeal the sentence, calling it unduly harsh.
Mathias Pogba, brother to the former Manchester United star, has been sentenced to three years in prison related to extortion attempts against Paul Pogba. While the sentence includes two years suspended, he will be mandated to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet for a year. This case arose from threats Paul received from alleged childhood associates who demanded a significant amount of money for their silence and cooperation. Mathias was also fined €20,000. The court also convicted five others involved in this crime, with sentences ranging from four to eight years. Paul Pogba revealed the emotional toll the situation has taken on him, admitting thoughts of retirement due to the trauma of being blackmailed. Meanwhile, Mathias’ defense expressed intent to appeal the sentence, calling it unduly harsh.
