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Over the last few months, some former Manchester United stars have been facing charges with the police and legal systems around the globe.
Former left-back Patrice Evra was handed a 12-month prison sentence back in July for family abandonment. The former France international was owing just under €1 million in alimony to his ex-wife which the star has avoided paying.
In a very similar case, former midfielder Anderson was charged with the same offence, owing £45,000 in child support which has not been paid. With the reduced fee being owed, Anderson’s sentence was dramatically less than Evra’s being only 30 days.
However, this isn’t Anderson’s only offence, being one of eight people under investigation by a state prosecutor into a cryptocurrency scheme designed to divert money from the state stock exchange, laundering £4.7 million in the process.
Now, another ex-Red Devils is being added to the list for a driving offence.
Jesse Lingard gets in trouble with South Korean police
Manchester United Academy graduate Jesse Lingard has now got in trouble in South Korea, where he’s currently playing for FC Seoul.
Riding through the streets of Seoul on a scooter, Lingard posted a photo of his journey on Instagram.
However, Goal.com have reported that police in South Korea are investigating the incident as “according to South Korean law, individuals are required to possess a valid driver’s license to operate electric scooters, a rule implemented earlier this year to enhance public safety” and are also supposed to wear a helmet.
Another part of the investigation was whether Lingard was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the offence. However, as so much time had passed between the incident and the investigation, it would have been impossible to accurately determine.
Lingard’s public apology for the offence
Now, Lingard has taken to social media to issue a public apology, saying:
“I didn’t know the rules of wearing a helmet or having a license as well. In England, and probably in Europe as well, you can just pick up an e-scooter off the street and start riding it.”
He continued: “Anyone visiting South Korea, obviously, you have to check the rules. It can be dangerous. Safety first for everyone. Obviously, I won’t do that again.”
Whilst his apology may have helped with some of the public backlash around the event, the midfielder was fined a total of 190,000 South Korean Won for his offences, equating to £107.
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