Police probe suspected theft of sports gear at Corinthians | OneFootball

The São Paulo Civil Police launched, this Thursday (23), an inquiry to investigate possible misappropriation of sports equipment at Corinthians. The information comes from the portal Trivela.

The investigation was opened at the request of the São Paulo Public Prosecutor’s Office, represented by prosecutor Cássio Roberto Conserino, who is already monitoring other irregularities at the São Paulo club.

The case will be handled by the Sports Intolerance Crimes Repression Police Station (DRADE), which is under the Department of Homicide and Personal Protection (DHPP).

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The suspicions revolve around the management of materials supplied by Nike to Corinthians, according to the current sponsorship contract.

According to initial findings, there are indications that, since 2024—at the beginning of president Augusto Melo’s administration—irregularities have occurred in the control of items such as shirts, shorts, tracksuits, and socks intended for athletes, the coaching staff, and the board of directors.

The core issue lies in the breach of the quotas pre-established in the contract with the American manufacturer. The agreement sets a limit for the withdrawal of materials, and any excess must be deducted from the financial transfers the club is to receive.

Investigators point out that Corinthians systematically exceeded this quota without, however, issuing the corresponding invoices to record the internal movement, which constitutes suspicion of aggravated theft.

Parallel to the police investigation, Corinthians itself is conducting an internal inquiry at Parque São Jorge to investigate the possible irregularities.

When asked for comment, the club stated, through its press office, that it has not yet been officially notified by the authorities, but declared itself open to cooperating with the authorities and reaffirmed that it is also investigating the case internally.

The opening of the police inquiry adds yet another turbulent chapter to the Corinthians administration, which now sees its logistics and compliance operations under the scrutiny of the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Civil Police.

The situation could have both legal and financial implications, as it involves the relationship with one of the club’s main sponsors and raises questions about the management of assets and internal controls at Timão.

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