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NFL figure Mohamed Coulibaly was seeking $75,000 loan before death

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:56 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

NFL figure Mohamed Coulibaly was seeking $75,000 loan before death

Summary

Mohamed Coulibaly was found dead in his home swimming pool on August 11. On the same day, he was reportedly seeking a $75,000 loan to repay an existing $1 million debt. He offered collateral including luxury items worth significant value. Coulibaly’s activities involved alleged fraudulent business practices, leading to multiple investors being involved in his schemes. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death are ongoing, with speculation about foul play or suicide.

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Key Details

•Coulibaly was 24 years old at the time of his death.
•He reportedly contacted a lender seeking funds earlier on the day he died.
•The lender declined the loan due to concerns over Coulibaly's collateral.
•Former Cardinals G.M. Steve Keim claims to have been one of Coulibaly's victims.
•Local authorities are investigating the cause of death and circumstances surrounding it.

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1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Alleged scam artist was "desperately" seeking $75,000 loan on the day he died

What they're saying

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The case of Mohamed Coulibaly is sending shock waves throughout the NFL, as it relates to many people in the league (including coaches, executives, and players) who actually invested with him, who supposedly did (but actually didn't), and/or who had been solicited to invest.
— Yahoo Sports

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