A federal court in Sao Paulo, Brazil has accused Barcelona star, Neymar of tax evasion between the periods of 2011 and 2013, thereby issuing warrants to freeze almost $50m (£34.5m) worth of assets.
The former Santos player, whose move to the Nou Camp was surrounded with so much financial irregularities will not have access to his yacht, a jet and several properties until the has finally been resolved, as the auditor in charge of the case said if Neymar pays what he owes, he will be allowed to go.
The court ordered his assets be frozen to ensure the payment plus any possible fines of 63.6 million reias ($16m; £11m) in allegedly undeclared taxes.
An auditor with the federal tax agency told the Associated Press news agency that Neymar could still appeal the decision and that he was unlikely to face jail.
"If he pays what he owes, the case is closed," the auditor added. "Our legislation isn't too harsh."
Neymar and his father were questioned this month in a court in the Spanish capital, Madrid, over separate allegations of corruption and fraud surrounding his transfer to FC Barcelona.
Neymar also denied any wrongdoing in that case.
Court Orders Neymar's Private Jet; Others Properties Frozen
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