GERMANY international Karim Adeyemi reportedly received a ‘penal order’ in Germany and fined nearly £400,000 for illegal possession of weapons.
The Borussia Dortmund forward is currently with the national team ahead of their final World Cup qualifying clash against Slovakia.
But there has been an unwanted distraction during preparations for the game after claims from Bild that Adeyemi was found with brass knuckles and a Taser.
The report says he received the ‘penal order’ – or ‘Strafbefehl’ – “a few weeks ago” over the alleged offence, which is said to date back to 2024.
It also alleges he had to pay 60 daily fines of £6,600 – which total up to £396,000.
In Germany, a Strafbefehl can be issued to an individual or order to hand them a fine or other penalties without going to trial.
It is a simplified legal procedure for lesser offences in order to resolve cases quickly.
When someone is issued with a Strafbefehl, they can either pay the fine and close the case or they can appeal and request a formal trial in court.
An appeal has to be done in a certain timeframe, which typically within two weeks.
According to Bild, Adeyemi is not expected to receive any further punishment from the German Football Association (DFB).
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Bild added that the team’s focus was on Germany‘s vital game against Slovakia, where one point will be enough to secure World Cup qualification.
It also said the player had spoken with sporting director and boss Julian Nagelsmann.
The outlet said: “Internal talks have been held with the player, with sporting director Rudi Völler, and with national coach Julian Nagelsmann. But the clear focus here is on this important game tomorrow evening.”
German law prohibits the possession of brass knuckles or Tasers, with possession carrying a prison sentence of up to three years.
The verdict was finalised by a court in Hagen in Western Germany, south of Dortmund.
SunSport has approached DFB for comment.
Adeyemi, who has played 121 times for Dortmund and scored three times this season, missed the 2-0 win at Luxembourg through suspension but returns for the Slovakia clash.
His club released a statement about his case, without specifically mentioning the player.
According to the Athletic, they said: “BVB always takes criminal allegations seriously and uses them as an opportunity to discuss them with its employees while respecting confidentiality obligations.”
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Germany boss Nagelsmann also refused to wade into the debate before the game, saying: “The issue is a bit too big before such an important game, for all of us and for German football,”
“Therefore, I will not comment on any further inquiries — regardless of their nature”
