Thierry Henry’s ex-wife involved with fraudster who impersonated former Chelsea star
Medi Abalimba, a former footballer who defrauded multiple people by pretending to be various personalities, including former Chelsea star Gael Kakuta, has recently made headlines for his involvement with Thierry Henry’s ex-wife, Claire Merry. Abalimba managed to con his way into a lavish lifestyle and money before being caught and sentenced to prison multiple times.
Very little is known about Abalimba’s personal life, but it has been confirmed that he was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the Daily Star, he briefly played football for the National League side Oldham Athletic but never managed to break into higher divisions. Instead, he impersonated former Chelsea forward Gael Kakuta and spent time in lavish hotels and helicopters, portraying himself as a millionaire when he was only earning £300 a week. He eventually admitted to 12 charges of fraud and was jailed for four years.
After getting out of prison, Abalimba dated former Love Island star Georgia Steel in 2019, presenting himself as ‘Miguel Johnson’. He was later sentenced to 23 months in prison for defrauding Steel. It was then revealed that he was also romantically involved with Thierry Henry’s ex-wife, Claire Merry, while he was in jail. He told Merry that he was a US Navy SEAL planted in Kuwait. The pair spent time together in luxurious hotels before Merry realized that she had also become a victim of Abalimba’s fraud. In 2021, he was sentenced to prison again, and since his release earlier this year, no information has been available about his whereabouts.
As for Thierry Henry and Claire Merry, the couple got married in 2003 but divorced in 2008 after five years of marriage. They have a daughter named Téa. Before their separation, they were a famous couple, even appearing in advertisements for Renault Clio. Merry, a British model, received £8 million after her divorce from the former Arsenal forward. She claimed that Henry was romantically involved with other women during their marriage and revealed that she caught him sending romantic messages to another woman.
The story of Abalimba’s fraudulent activities and his involvement with public figures like Georgia Steel and Claire Merry has sparked widespread interest and concern. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of online impersonation and fraud, as well as the impact it can have on the lives of those who become unwitting victims.
The case also raises questions about the legal and social implications of such fraudulent behavior, as well as the need for greater awareness and precautionary measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. Overall, it highlights the importance of staying vigilant and informed in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.
The story of Abalimba’s fraudulent activities and his involvement with public figures like Georgia Steel and Claire Merry has sparked widespread interest and concern. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of online impersonation and fraud, as well as the impact it can have on the lives of those who become unwitting victims.
The case also raises questions about the legal and social implications of such fraudulent behavior, as well as the need for greater awareness and precautionary measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. Overall, it highlights the importance of staying vigilant and informed in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.
