Posted by Former Leinster and Australia rugby star Rocky Elsom has said he has fled Ireland and gone into hiding after garda called to his home looking for him.
Last month, Elsom (41) was sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty in a French court for alleged misuse of corporate funds.
Updated / Tuesday, 15 Oct 2024 09:53
Former Leinster and Australia rugby player Rocky Elsom has denied allegations of forgery and embezzlement while president of French club Narbonne after an international warrant was issued for his arrest.
The 41-year-old was found guilty of forgery, use of forgery and misuse of corporate assets in 2014 and 2015 by a Narbonne court last week but said in a statement published by the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper on Tuesday that he had not been informed of the court hearing or given an opportunity to defend himself against the allegations.
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