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Sergio Contreras, nicknamed “Koke,” is reportedly facing trial for drug trafficking.
Former Spanish footballer Sergio Contreras, nicknamed “Koke,” is reportedly facing trial for drug trafficking.
The ex-Marseille striker risks up to 16 years behind bars as he is due to be present in front of a Malaga Court for suspected involvement in drug trafficking.
If found guilty, Koke could be forced to cuff out a fine of €15million, as per L'equipe.
This would not be the first time Koke has been pursued by Spanish justice, having recently been imprisoned for 20 months and paid €15,000 to bail himself out.
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According to the prosecution, the footballer’s key role in this network was through his being in charge of operations and giving orders on the quantities of drugs to buy, at what price, where to take them and what type of vehicle to hire for transport them.
The investigation led to the discovery of a large number of telephone conversations during which Koke exchanged information with other members of the organisation on how to manage some of the large shipments that they were handling.
Koke is being judged today. March 27, before the Provincial Court of Malaga, in a trial that will involve 17 defendants linked to this organisation, including his partner and his brother.
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Meanwhile, his accomplices, accused of crimes including the possession of weapons, are also facing up to four years in prison.
Born in Malaga, Koke came through the ranks from Malaga’s youth team before bought by Olympique Marseille for €700,000 in 2004.
The 39-year-old Spaniard played 32 Ligue 1 matches, netting 6 times for the French giants.
He has also played for Sporting CP, and Rayo Vallecano amongst others, with his last club being Aris Thessaloniki in 2016.
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