Brazilian Star Robbed of Over $500K at Paris 2024 Olympics
The Brazilian legend, “Zico”, suffered an unfortunate robbery in Paris of more than 500 thousand dollars.
The sad reality that happens everywhere on the planet, something that neither the “impenetrable” French security nor its expensive “shield” for the 2024 Olympic Games can control, is the insecurity against fans and even the stars and athletes themselves. This has been repeated on the streets of Paris this season before the start of the games, and this time the victim was Brazilian football legend, "Zico."
From the theft of equipment from the Australian cycling team in their own van, to the theft of jewelry and accessories from footballers during the controversial and historic match between Morocco and Argentina, or even a simple robbery in a taxi involving a sports legend, the insecurity experienced by some people visiting Paris for the games has been evident.
This time, the victim was Arthur Antunes Coimbra, better known as "Zico," who was a star for Flamengo, Udinese, Kashima Antlers, and, of course, the Brazilian national team. He suffered a theft amounting to a little over $500,000. The robbery occurred when the Brazilian left his hotel to take a taxi, as reported by "LeParisien."
The incident took place around 7:00 PM Paris time on Thursday, July 25, when "Zico" left his hotel in the 19th district of Paris to take a taxi. He placed a briefcase in the back of the car containing a Rolex watch, diamonds, and banknotes totaling approximately $2,270. Moments later, an individual contacted the taxi driver to distract him, and that’s when the crime was committed.
The case is now in the hands of the Brigade for the Suppression of Banditry (BRB), which is responsible for finding those responsible for a theft valued at $542,000, according to the French media outlet "LeParisien."
