Brazilian ex-footballer Ronaldinho testifies before a congressional hearing on an alleged cryptocurrency pyramid scheme. Photo: Sergio Lima / AFPSource: AFPRetired football great Ronaldinho denied involvement in an alleged cryptocurrency pyramid scheme bearing his name in testimony Thursday before a Brazilian congressional committee. "It is not true I am the founder and controlling partner of 18K Ronaldinho," the 43-year-old former player told the lower-house committee investigating the alleged scam. Unbeknownst to him, images taken for that campaign were then used to market 18K Ronaldinho, he said. Ronaldinho had failed to appear at two prior hearing dates set by the committee.

Source: The Star August 31, 2023 21:04 UTC