Brazilian soccer star Neymar Jr. was handed a hefty fantastic after native authorities discovered that his sprawling seashore home violated environmental guidelines.
In accordance with worldwide media stories, Neymar was fined 16 million Brazilian reais (about $3.5 million) for illegally constructing a man-made lake at his property.
The mansion, estimated to be value thousands and thousands, is situated within the coastal city of Mangaratiba on the south coast of Rio de Janeiro state in Brazil.
Authorities discovered a number of environmental violations on the luxurious property, the place staff have been constructing a man-made lake and seashore.
It included “carrying out work subject to environmental control without authorization,” seize and diversion of river water with out authorization, and “removal of land and suppression of vegetation without authorization.”
Authorities cordoned off the location final month and ordered all exercise to stop, however Brazilian media reported that Neymar threw a celebration there and bathed within the lake.