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Former France striker Djibril Cisse arrested in blackmail case
Published
Oct. 13, 2015 6:40 a.m. ET
foxsports
PARIS --
Former France striker Djibril Cisse has been arrested as part of an investigation into a blackmail case that allegedly involves another football player.
Versailles prosecutor's office said in a statement that three other people were also put in custody on Tuesday morning.
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Cisse is accused of conspiracy to blackmail, a charge with a maximum prison sentence of five years.
A prosecutor's spokeswoman said the identity of the victim won't be revealed ''out of respect for his/her private life.''
The 34-year-old Cisse, whose career has been marred by injuries, is currently without a club. A former Liverpool player, Cisse scored nine goals in 41 games for France.
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