Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha has appeared in court in Aberdeen, allegedly facing money laundering charges, Aberdeen Evening Express reports.
Okocha, who is popularly known as Jay-Jay, appeared in private at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Friday.
The 45-year-old, who describes himself on his social media profile as “The Football Magician”, made 124 appearances in the Premier League, scoring 14 goals for Bolton Wanderers between 2002 and 2006.
The famous sportsman was seen at court wearing white trainers with smart black trousers, a white shirt and suit jacket on top of a puffer jacket.
He faces one charge in relation to alleged acquisition, use and possession of criminal property, and another relating to allegedly concealing, disguising, converting and transferring criminal property. It is understood the appearance relates to incidents alleged to have happened in the North-East in 2015.
The retired footballer, of Milton Keynes, was granted bail. The case against him was however continued for further examination. No date has yet been fixed for his next court appearance.