Ronaldinho released from Paragyuan jail after posting $1.6m in bail: Reports

Former Brazil international Ronaldinho and his bror, Roberto de Assis, have been reportedly released from Paraguayan jail after spending 32 days behind bars. Multiple publications have reported that Ronaldinho's lawyers deposited $1.6 million as bail, which granted his release from prison. duo will w be placed in house arrest in a nearby hotel until y await trial in Paraguay.

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Last month, football community was shocked when it was reported, Ronaldinho and his bror were arrested in Paraguay after being found in possession of fake passports. Subsequently, y were held in captivity in a maximum-security prison. Ronaldinho, who reportedly entered county for a promotional event, was initially expected to spend close to six months in prison after multiple bail appeals were rejected.

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However, some reports suggest, former Barcelona man co-operated with authorities which resulted in a breakthrough in case. Judge Gustavo Amarilla, who granted Ronaldinho's bail, was quoted by a leing British publication stating, "I decided to put m in house arrest because investigation is w well vanced, differently from situation one month ago."

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Ronaldinho will w be in house arrest in Palmaroga hotel in Asuncion while authorities continue with ir investigation. Furrmore, up to 14 people are reportedly being investigated by Paraguayan authorities. If convicted, it is believed, Ronaldinho could face up to five years of prison term. 

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one-time Ballon d'Or winner was arrested in Paraguay on March 6. He was forced to celebrate his 40th birthday behind bars and multiple photos and videos were released which suggested former footballer was enjoying his time in prison. It was reported that Ronaldinho participated in a futsal tournament with inmates. 40-year-old reportedly excelled in tournament and his team was also awarded a 5kg suckling pig. He was also pictured playing footvolley with inmates.

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