The allegations are based on abnormal financial movements between 2006-7, when the forward was based in Qatar, reports Brazilian newpaper O Globo.
The Financial Crimes Unit has applied to a court for access to the player’s bank accounts from the period, whilst they will also investigate the accounts of other people and companies connected with the player.
It is believed that the player may have used false names to transfer money illegally. The player was previously sentenced to a 14 month prison term for using a false name and date of birth on a passport, but escaped with community service on appeal.
Émerson is suspended for Corinthians encounter with Atlético Goianiense this weekend and did not train with the team on Saturday. Instead, choosing to walk around the training ground with his pet monkey.
In a separate development, Emerson, Atlético Paranaense’s former-Manchester United star Kléberson and Fluminense’s Diguinho have all had their cars impounded as part of an operation regarding the illegal importation of motor vehicles.
