Czech wrestler Karlos Vémola, who is accused of particularly serious organized drug crime on an international scale, was released from custody on bail. The 40-year-old MMA fighter will now be investigated at large. If found guilty, he still faces up to 18 years in prison, reported sport.cz.
The state attorney concluded on Monday that it is not necessary for Vémola to be investigated in custody and to allow his release on bail. According to the Novinky.cz server, she had the total amount will rise to 15 million Czech crowns (approx. 617,000 euros).
The wrestler himself denies any participation in the criminal activity of which he is accused. “I’m very happy that I’m finally home after a month. I couldn’t spend Christmas with my children, so now I want to fully devote myself to them, my wife, my family and also my health,” said Vémola on Instagram, who was arrested the day before Christmas Day.
“I would like to thank all the fans, partners and friends who supported me and believed that this whole situation is just nonsense. I don’t even know how I got into it.” declared Vémola in the video that you can find at the beginning of the article.
