Recently, Brazilian soccer star Neymar has been fined $3.3 million for constructing an illegal artificial lake at his mansion in Brazil. The lake was built without the proper permits and was found to be in violation of environmental regulations.
Neymar, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, is one of the highest-paid soccer players in the world. He has been fined for building the lake without the necessary permits and for not following environmental regulations. The lake was constructed on a protected area of land and was found to be in violation of the Brazilian Forest Code.
The Brazilian Environmental Agency, IBAMA, issued the fine after an investigation into the construction of the lake. The agency found that the lake was built without the necessary permits and was in violation of environmental regulations. The agency also found that the lake was built on a protected area of land and was not properly monitored or maintained.
Neymar has since apologized for his actions and has agreed to pay the fine. He has also agreed to restore the area to its original state. Neymar has stated that he was unaware of the environmental regulations and that he will take steps to ensure that he follows all laws and regulations in the future.
This incident serves as a reminder that all individuals must follow environmental regulations when constructing any type of structure. It is important to obtain all necessary permits and to ensure that all structures are properly monitored and maintained. Failure to do so can result in hefty fines and other penalties.