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Radja Nainggolan faces legal troubles over money laundering charges

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Radja Nainggolan faces legal troubles over money laundering charges

Summary

Radja Nainggolan, the 38-year-old former Belgium international, faces a two-year prison sentence and a €105,000 fine after being accused of money laundering by Brussels prosecutors. The case stems from his 2025 arrest during an anti-narcotics investigation in Antwerp, although he was cleared of direct narcotics involvement. Prosecutors allege he received illicit funds exceeding €100,000 from a friend linked to organized crime, which Nainggolan claims he borrowed to support himself after his bank accounts were frozen. His defense team will present arguments for acquittal on November 13.

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•Nainggolan faces a two-year jail term and €105,000 fine.
•Charges involve handling illicit funds tied to organized crime.
•Prosecutors cleared him of drug trafficking allegations.
•Defense argues for full acquittal at the next court hearing.
•Nainggolan currently plays for Patro Eisden in Belgium's second tier.

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4:50 AMYahoo Sports — Radja Nainggolan faces two-year prison sentence and €105k fine as Brussels prosecutors accuse former Roma and Inter star of money laundering

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Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan is facing a requested two-year jail term and a €105,000 penalty after Brussels authorities accused him of financial offences. The legal proceedings against the 38-year-old ex-Serie A midfielder stem from his arrest in January 2025 during a wider anti-narcotics investigation in Antwerp.
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