Neymar fined Sh467 million for illegally building artificial lake in backyard

Neymar's mansion in Brazil

FOOTBALL Neymar fined Sh467 million for illegally building artificial lake in backyard

Mark Kinyanjui 15:30 - 04.07.2023

According to local authorities, the project breached rules regarding the use and movement of freshwater sources, rock and sand.

PSG star forward Neymar has been fined $3.33 million (ksh 467 million) by Brazilian authorities for violating environmental rules during the construction of a lake in his coastal mansion in the southeastern part of the country.

According to local authorities, the project breached rules regarding the use and movement of freshwater sources, rock and sand.

The Brazilian striker’s spokesperson declined to comment on the issue.

Neymar’s residence is located in the town of Mangaratiba on the southern coast in Rio de Janeiro.

Mangaratiba's environmental body said that “the construction of an artificial lake at the mansion” led to environmental infractions.

The statement added that "dozens of infractions" were detected while adding that Neymar is "carrying out work subject to environmental control without authorization” and has overseen the "removal of land and suppression of vegetation without authorization”.

The case will also be probed by the local attorney general's office, the state civil police and environmental protection office along with other environmental control bodies.

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