Spurs Star Allegedly Swindled Out of £800k
Maurice Gomes, 31, is accused of fraudulently transferring money from the Coutts bank account of Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma, 29, during a 21-month period. The alleged scam involved over £800,000.
Details of the Alleged Fraud
Between September 2022 and June 2024, Gomes is said to have dishonestly moved £834,334.40 from Bissouma's account into his own without the footballer's knowledge or consent. The transfers were reportedly made for Gomes's personal benefit.
Legal Proceedings
- Gomes, residing in a £1.4 million, six-bedroom home in Enfield, north London, failed to attend the Highbury Corner magistrates' court hearing on Friday.
- Prosecutor Rivka Shabtay stated:
“A postal requisition was sent to the defendant, a certification of service dated October 10, 2025. We ask for a warrant to be issued.”
- Gomes faces two counts of fraud by false representation, with Bissouma identified as the victim in both cases.
- Magistrate Victoria Woolfson approved the issuing of a warrant, concluding the hearing with:
“A warrant is approved. That is the end of the hearing.”
Background
Yves Bissouma, pictured in July 2025, is the targeted Premier League player in this ongoing police investigation.
Summary: Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma was allegedly defrauded of over £800,000, prompting police to seek Maurice Gomes, who faces charges of fraudulent bank transfers.