27 August,2016 08:18 AM IST | | AFP
American swimmer Ryan Lochte has been charged by Brazilian police for making a false statement claiming that he was robbed during the recent Rio Olympics
Ryan Lochte
Rio de Janeiro: American swimmer Ryan Lochte has been charged by Brazilian police for making a false statement claiming that he was robbed during the recent Rio Olympics.
Ryan Lochte
The 32-year-old has also been issued with a court summons, according to a statement from Brazil's civil police, reports Xinhua.
Even if Lochte is not present at the court hearing, he could be tried and faces a penalty of up to 18 months in jail.
