- Real Madrid star Luka Modric is under investigation by Croatian authorities following his involvement in alleged tax fraud
- The Croatian midfielder is suspected of tendering false testimony in the tax fraud trial of former Dinamo Zagreb boss Zdravko Mamic
- The perjury allegation hinges on when Modric signed an extension contract with Dinamo as he was quizzed about his move to Spurs
Real Madrid star Luka Modric could face up to five years in prison as he is set to be investigated by Croatian authorities following his involvement in alleged tax fraud.
The Crotian midfielder is suspected of tendering false testimony in the tax fraud trial of his former boss Zdravko Mamic.
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Mamic managed Modric while he was still at Dinamo Zagreb before moving to English club Tottenham.
Luka Modric investigated by Croatian authorities over alleged tax fraud.
NAIJ.com understands that the perjury allegation hinges on when Modric signed an extension contract with Dinamo as he was questioned about his move to Spurs.
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The former Dinamo manager Mamic has been accused of corruption costing the Croatian club over £13million.
If the Real Madrid's playmaker is found guilty of the crime, he could face up to five years in prison.
This is coming weeks after his teammate Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of defrauding Spanish authorities of £13million.
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