Former Brazil football star Ronaldinho was released on Monday by a Paraguayan judge after spending five months in detention over a forged passport.
Brazilian retired football player Ronaldinho arriving for his hearing at the Asuncion's Justice Palace, in Asuncion AFP/NORBERTO DUARTEASUNCION: Former Brazil football star Ronaldinho was released on Monday by a Paraguayan judge after spending five months in detention over a forged passport.
Prosecutors said they did not believe Ronaldinho took part in the plan to manufacture the fake Paraguayan passports but believed de Assis Moreira was aware that the passports were false. "Ronaldinho's situation is not the same as Roberto's. He has no obligation to appear before any Brazilian judicial authority. He must only report a change of address," said Amarilla, who accepted a recommendation by four prosecutors to avoid the need for an oral trial.
Before the judge announced his decision, the defence issued a statement insisting on the innocence of both brothers. The investigation has since expanded into a case of possible money laundering and criminal association.
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