The Footballer Fraudster (2023)
The Footballer Fraudster
Documentary about promising footballer Medi Abalimba who, after his career had ended, turned to a life of crime. The former athlete used his charm to pose as stars from the world of sport, scamming a trail of unsuspecting victims, breaking hearts and destroying lives before being arrested and charged on 12 counts of fraud. The film features contributions from some of his victims - including Love Island star Georgia Steel - with insight from forensic psychologist Dr Donna Youngs
The Footballer Fraudster airs on ITV1 Wales HD at 9:00 PM, Wednesday 3 July. (Subtitles, audio description.)
Topics
Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
Factual Crime
Sports
Football - Club
Toby Roebuck
Director
Claire McArdle
Executive Producer
Rebecca Knight
Executive Producer