Police detain ronaldinho brother in paraguay over fake passport

According to reports, Roberto Assis, the brother of former Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho, was detained by police in Paraguay on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, over allegations of using a fake passport.

Roberto Assis, who is also a businessman, was arrested at his home in Asunción, the capital of Paraguay, after authorities discovered that he was using a fake Brazilian passport. The passport, which was reportedly issued in 2019, had Assis's photo but contained false information.

The Paraguayan authorities have launched an investigation into the matter, and Assis has been charged with falsifying official documents. He is currently being held in a detention center in Asunción.

Ronaldinho, who is a global soccer icon, has not been implicated in the scandal and has released a statement distancing himself from his brother's actions. "I'm very sorry to hear about my brother's situation," Ronaldinho said in a statement. "I don't know anything about the passport or the situation, but I'm sure that justice will be served."

This is not the first time that Roberto Assis has been involved in controversy. In 2019, he was arrested in Brazil on suspicion of money laundering and corruption, but he was later released and the charges were dropped.

The incident has sparked widespread media attention in Paraguay and Brazil, with many questioning how Assis was able to obtain a fake passport and how he was able to use it to travel to Paraguay without being detected.

It remains to be seen how the investigation will unfold and what consequences Assis may face for his alleged actions.