In a controversial decision, a Barcelona court has granted conditional release to former footballer Dani Alves on a €1 million bail.
Alves, accused of sexual assault, has been detained since January 2023. His release is contingent on several conditions, including the surrender of both his Brazilian and Spanish passports.
According to Spanish media outlet La Vanguardia, Neymar’s father will cover the €1 million bail, a significant development in Alves’s case. Reports indicate that Alves had previously approached Neymar’s family for assistance with the initial €150,000 compensation request made by the alleged victim.
Alves’s lawyer, Ines Guardiola, is working to ensure compliance with the court’s requirements. The immediate surrender of Alves’s passports is a key step in this process.
While Alves reportedly possesses assets far exceeding the bail amount, these assets are currently frozen due to a legal dispute with his ex-wife. This financial complication led to Neymar’s father stepping forward to facilitate Alves’s release.
Lawyers representing the alleged victim have voiced strong disapproval of the court’s decision. “It’s a scandal to let a man go free when we know he can collect a million euros in a very short time,” said Esther García. “It’s like justice for the rich.”
The release of Dani Alves is a complex story with significant financial and legal implications. The case is likely to continue generating controversy as it moves forward.
(Source: Amna)
