Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar Jr. has been issued a substantial fine by local authorities for violating environmental regulations with his beach house in Brazil.
The fine amounts to 16 million Brazilian Reais, equivalent to approximately $3.33 million.
Neymar’s offense involved the construction of an artificial lake on his property without proper authorization.
Construction work was halted as a result, and now Neymar is facing the consequences for not adhering to planning regulations and allowing unauthorized building activities to take place.
Environmental rules violated by Neymar
A statement from the council concerned as quoted by Goal says four fines have been issued for environmental violations in the construction of an artificial lake at the player’s mansion.
It goes on to say that dozens of infractions have been detected and point out 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 as well as capturing and diverting a water source without the relevant documentation.
Authorities cordoned off the site last month and ordered all activity to cease, but DW news reported that Neymar threw a party there and bathed in the lake.
On top of the fine, the case will also be investigated by other environmental control bodies. including the local attorney general’s office, and the state civil police environmental protection office.
Neymar jeopardises Premier League future
Sports Brief earlier reported that Brazilian star Neymar might have jeopardised his chances to secure a potential Premier League move.
This comes after the PSG man urged fans to secure tickets for a Cruise Ship party which would span for over 72 hours during the festive, which is usually a busy time for Premier League clubs.
It remains to be seen if Premier League clubs interested in the forward would look past this and go ahead with signing the PSG number 10.