Diego Placente, a former Argentina international left-back, was reportedly arrested in Germany over tax fraud.
According to German regional newspaper WAZ Thursday, the charges relate to Placente's four-year spell at Bayer Leverkusen from 2001-2005, reports Xinhua.
The 36-year-old, who was with Leverkusen in their Champions League final in 2002, is currently between jobs after leaving Argentinos Juniors at the end of last season.
In Placente's 18 year-career, he was with Leverkusen in their Champions League final in 2002 and won the French Ligue 1 title with Bordeaux in 2009. He also played for Argentine giants River Plate and San Lorenzo as well as Spain's Celta Vigo.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app