One of Jamaica's biggest scams ever shakes the country and affects, among others, Usain Bolt.
The Guardian reports that the Jamaican authorities have turned to the FBI for help in the fraud case where Bolt allegedly lost 12.7 million dollars - 130 million kroner.
Bolt's lawyers state that the former sprint star now only has approximately SEK 123,000 left in his account.
They are threatening to go to court if the investment firm, which is also suspected of defrauding government authorities, has not returned the money by Friday.
"Deliberate and heartless"
Jamaica's Finance Minister Nigel Clarke is appealing for international help to untangle the mess.
- The anger and concern that we all feel is amplified by the fact that the fraud allegedly took place over 13 years, Clarke says according to The Guardian.
Clarke also mentions Usain Bolt.
- They have deliberately and heartlessly targeted elderly people, as well as our much-loved and respected national icon Usain Bolt.
Usain Bolt is the world's fastest man of all time as he holds the world records (9.58) in 100 meters and (19.19) in 200 meters.
He made his last major championship in 2017.
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