LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Neymar, Paris Saint-Germain forward, was fined 16 million reais ($3.3 million/£2.6 million) for constructing a lake at his Brazilian estate.
The 31-year-old was the focus of an investigation by the municipal council in Mangaratiba, a beach town to the south of Rio de Janeiro, it was disclosed on 22 June due to various “irregularities” in a pricey construction project.
At that point, construction was stopped, and Neymar was now responsible for the consequences of having disregarded the planning regulations and permitted construction to proceed without the necessary permits.
A statement from the council concerned says four fines have been issued for “environmental violations in the construction of an artificial lake at the player’s mansion”.
It goes on to say that “dozens of infractions” have been detected and point out that Neymar is “carrying out work subject to environmental control without authorization”.
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And has overseen the “removal of land and suppression of vegetation without authorization” as well as capturing and diverting a water source without the relevant documentation.
Following accusations in a string of social media posts, Neymar has come under scrutiny, and the site of his residence has been blocked off as all construction is completed.
He is alleged to have continued to visit the location even while a party was being conducted there.
Neymar purchased the aforementioned house back in 2016 and hasn’t played for PSG since February while he recovers from ankle surgery.
The mansion, which includes a spa and helipad, is claimed to sit on a 10,000 square meter plot.
