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Ronaldinho inquiry heats up over money laundering concerns

Ronaldinho and his brother Roberto Assis were arrested in Paraguay earlier this month / Reuters

The inquiry that led to the detention of former Brazil player Ronaldinho Gaucho enters a new stage this week as prosecutors focus on what they believe is a money laundering scheme involving the businesswoman who invited him to Paraguay.

Investigators will begin reviewing files and messages on the phones of the former Barcelona and AC Milan player and his brother and business manager Roberto Assis.

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