Samir Nasri in police custody as part of major money laundering probe

Former French international Samir Nasri was taken into police custody on Thursday, July 9, at the headquarters of the Financial Investigations and Research Brigade (BRIF) in Paris.

According to information revealed by Le Parisien, Samir Nasri was questioned for around ten hours as part of a judicial investigation into allegations including drug importation, criminal conspiracy, and organized money laundering linked to drug trafficking.

A case linked to a former nightclub

Based on the investigation's findings, Samir Nasri was questioned specifically about money laundering. The probe focuses on his role as a former manager and shareholder of XS, a nightclub in Ivry-sur-Seine where he acquired shares around 2016.

This proceeding is part of a broader investigation targeting, among others, Karim Berrebouh, a Marseille drug trafficker imprisoned since 2021, as well as Olivier Sabbah, whom investigators describe as one of the main players in the criminal money laundering operation.

No charges at this stage

Following his hearing, Samir Nasri was released from custody without any charges being filed against him at this stage. The former OM, Arsenal, and France national team player could still be summoned at a later date as the investigation continues, potentially facing indictment.

Additionally, Samir Nasri is also under scrutiny from the French tax authorities. Despite declaring himself a tax resident in Dubai, known for its favorable tax regime, authorities suspect the former footballer may actually be residing in France. An investigation published in April by Les Échos reported that more than 200 Deliveroo orders placed in Paris had caught the attention of tax officials.

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