Joan Laporta, current president of FC Barcelona, faces a serious accusation. He is suspected of having defrauded 4.7 million euros from a family who won the La Primitiva lottery. The facts date back to 2014, well before his return to the head of the Catalan club.
The victim, having won 34 million euros, had trusted Laporta to manage part of this sum. Acting as a lawyer and representative of the company CSSB Limited, he is said to have advised investments in this company.
Between 2017 and 2019, several loan contracts were signed, promising annual interest rates of 6 to 7%. Unfortunately, the family received only a small portion of the expected returns. Of the 792,000 euros expected, only 84,000 euros were paid.
The judicial investigation aims to establish whether CSSB Limited actually received the funds or whether irregularities took place. Joan Laporta will then have to answer for these accusations in court.
An appearance could take place in the coming days, according to some media sources.
This affair could have serious consequences for Joan Laporta, manager of FC Barcelona. If convicted, he faces a prison sentence.
-In addition, his position at the head of the club could be weakened. Supporters and observers are following this affair closely, worried about the possible repercussions on the club’s image.
Since his return to the presidency in 2021, Laporta has been at the center of numerous controversies, but this accusation represents a real test for his career.
FC Barcelona, already affected by financial scandals in the past, could see its reputation further tarnished.
Justice has yet to shed light on this matter. In the meantime, Joan Laporta remains presumed innocent.
However, questions around his past management continue to surface, highlighting the challenges he will face in restoring his credibility.
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