Football legends Ronaldinho, Luis Figo sued for Omegapro crypto scam promo
Victims of the $4 billion Omegapro cryptocurrency pyramid scheme are suing famous footballers for their promotional involvement, including Vinicius Jr., Ronaldhino, and Luis Figo. Omegapro was a crypto investment firm based in Dubai that promised investors stunning returns of up to 300% within 14 months. Through aggressive marketing tactics and celebrity endorsements, the firm attracted almost 3 million customers and their collective $4 billion. However, regulators across the globe soon caught on. France, Belgium, Spain, and Peru were among the countries that issued fraud warnings for Omegapro. The Spanish Securities Market Commission added the company to its list of non-transparent financial businesses. Somehow, this didn’t stop renowned football players from participating in its promo. Around 20 current and former footballers are named in the lawsuit, which also includes Kaká, Carles Puyol, Roberto Carlos, and Fernando Hierro. They’re accused of promoting and perpetua...