Former World Champion cyclist Romans Vainšteins has been arrested at an Italian airport due to outstanding alimony payments, which total €70,000. His ex-wife filed the case after he neglected his child support obligations since 2012, leading to a four-month prison sentence, previously issued in 2018. Vainšteins, known for his impressive cycling career and world championship title in 2000, faced personal struggles after retirement, including a brief stint as head of the Latvian cycling team before returning to Latvia.
Vainšteins failed to make child support payments and was arrested at an Italian airport, facing a four-month prison sentence for his noncompliance.
The former World Champion owes €70,000 in alimony, with non-payments starting in 2012 and culminating in a warrant for his arrest.
His career peaked in 2000 when he became Road World Champion, but personal issues led to his downfall, including an arrest over alimony.
Years after his cycling career ended, Vainšteins' legal troubles arose once he failed to fulfill his child support obligations, leading to severe consequences.
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