Legendary Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has finally broken his silence on the $1.2 billion fraud case. Recently, nearly $1.2 million was scammed from the retired track athlete’s account by an employee of his investment firm. While the investigations are still underway, Bolt had given the firm time until Friday to return the money. In case the firm fails to comply, Bolt has decided to take legal action against the firm.
As per the reports, Bolt’s account which previously contained $12.7 million was left with just a few thousand, when he checked a few weeks ago. Along with Bolt, 29 other citizens noticed similar activity in their accounts. After the billion-dollar scandal was brought to light, netizens speculated that all of Bolt’s money has been wiped out. During his recent interview, Bolt put an end to all such speculations.
Usain Bolt breaks his silence concerning his financial status
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On Friday, 27th January, the sprinting GOAT Usain Bolt finally addressed the media regarding the recent scam. Answering questions about going bankrupt, the Olympian assured that isn’t the case. As per The Guardian, the 36-year-old said, “I’m not broke, but it’s definitely put a damper on me.” He further adds, “It was for my future. Everybody knows I have three kids. I’m still looking out for my parents, and I still want to live very well.”
Furthermore, Bolt revealed he is just as clueless as the other victims. “It’s always a…
