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Former Man United midfielder Anderson investigated for alleged role in money laundering scheme

Former Manchester United midfielder Anderson has been accused of laundering £4.7million through cryptocurrencies in Brazil, according to reports.

Anderson spent seven years with United and scored in their shootout victory over Chelsea in the 2008 Champions League final.

He was named by Brazilian newspaper Globo as one of eight people under investigation by a state prosecutor into a scheme designed to divert 35 million Brazilian reals (£4.7m) from the state stock exchange and launder money using cryptocurrencies.

Former Man United midfielder Anderson is under investigation in Brazil for money laundering

Former Man United midfielder Anderson is under investigation in Brazil for money laundering

Anderson scored in United's shootout win over Chelsea in the 2008 Champions League final

Anderson scored in United's shootout win over Chelsea in the 2008 Champions League final

The state prosecutor did not name the individuals involved although Globo said it had confirmed Anderson was being investigated for his role in the scheme.