PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is reportedly under investigation for alleged kidnap and torture. Three investigating judges have been appointed in Paris to examine the accusations.
The allegations relate to the kidnapping and torture of lobbyist Tayeb Benabderrahmane, 42, in 2020. This was in relation to “documents that contained compromising information” in his possession.
Benabderrahmane launched a civil action lawsuit against Al-Khelaifi, and French law has allowed a judicial investigation to be conducted.
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The former’s lawyers, Maïtres Romain Ruiz and Gabriel Vejnar have said they are “very satisfied” with the decision to investigate the case. “We are very happy that the real file of this story is finally the subject of an investigation by the French justice,” they told AFP.
Here is everything to know about Nasser Al-Khelaifi:
Nasser Al-Khelaifi net worth
Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s net worth for 2023 is $7.5 billion.
Nasser Al-Khelaifi age
He was born on November 12, 1973,
Nasser Al-Khelaifi wife
Although Al-Khelaifi likes to keep his personal life under wraps, a website called Glamour Fame revealed that his wife’s name is Monica Mccourt and they have four beautiful children together. All of them live in Qatar.
Nasser Al-Khelaifi career
Al-Khelaifi is the vice president of the Asian Tennis Federation for West Africa (ATF). He is also a Qatari-based entrepreneur, president of the Qatari Tennis Federation, the chairman of beIN Media Group, president and CEO of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and the chairman of Qatar Sports Investment.
In addition, he is also a member of the FIFA Club World Cup organizing committee. He was named the “Favorite Ligue 1 president” and “the most powerful man in French football” in 2015 and 2016, respectively.
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In 2013, came one of Nasser’s greatest achievements was when the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim, made him the Minister in the absence of a portfolio in the Qatar government. In 2012, he was honored with the French “Sport Business.” He was the first Asian to become the European Club Association delegate.
He also notably offered help in the global fight against the spread of the Covid-19 virus; this earned him a praise statement from Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organization Director.
Nasser Al-Khelaifi family
Al-Khelaifi was born in Qatar, a son of a pearl fisherman. He graduated with an Economics Degree from Qatar University. He also has a postgraduate degree in Maritime Studies from the University of Piraeus.
