N'Zogbia in trouble over test 'fraud'

22 April 2010 09:10
Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia has been arrested on suspicion of getting someone else to sit part of his driving test.[LNB] N'Zogbia, 23, who lives in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, was arrested on day at a driving test centre on suspicion of fraud by false representation after turning up to do the practical part of his examination.[LNB]It is understood officials called police after suspecting he had got someone else to take the theory section of his test.[LNB]A Greater Manchester Police spokeswoman said: "At about 8.30am on Wednesday April 21 2010, police working alongside the Driving Standards Agency arrested a 23-year-old man at Sale driving test centre on suspicion of fraud by false representation.[LNB]"The man has been bailed until June 3 2010 pending further inquiries."[LNB]Wigan boss Roberto Martinez claims N'Zogbia made a "naive mistake".[LNB]The hero of Sunday's 3-2 victory over Arsenal with his stoppage-time winning goal, he has since co-operated fully with the police and club.[LNB]"The way I see the whole situation is that Charles has been badly advised, and he's made a naive mistake," said Martinez.[LNB]"We're going to look into every single detail before I give my full side of the story, but what is important is Charles has reacted in a very mature way.[LNB]"We need to remember he is a very young man, but he knows he is also a public figure, and he needs to make sure he becomes a stronger and more experienced human being.[LNB]"In that respect we'll help him to ensure he is available to do what he does best which is playing football.[LNB]"We'll collaborate with the police and with Charles to make sure we get out of this situation in a positive way."

Source: Team_Talk