Barcelona star Neymar is reportedly being investigated by Brazilian tax authorities, with charges expected to be filed in the coming weeks, according to Brazilian magazine Epoca (h/t Associated Press via FOX Sports).
The magazine claims the investigation has been taking place for well over a year and is currently focused on a specific company, in which Neymar's parents are partners. Authorities have apparently uncovered an “unusual cash flow” of $38 million.
The reports comes on the heels of the news former club Santos is planning to sue both the player and Barcelona over his transfer in 2013, as reported by Goal's Alec Fenn:
— Goal (@goal_intl) May 29, 2015
Neymar will become the second Catalan star to be involved in a tax investigation, with fellow forward Lionel Messi facing tax evasion charges that could even result in possible jail time, according to Forbes' Robert M.