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Cardinals general manager Steve Keim (center) looks on before a game against the Rams on Dec. 23 at State Farm Stadium. Cardinals Rams
Former Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim was reportedly a business associate of alleged scammer Mohamed Coulibaly, who was found dead in a pool last week.
Coulibaly, who was 24 years old, stood accused of selling shares of dubious online stars to multiple NFL athletes, conning them out of more than $1 million.
Former linebacker Tae Crowder informed Barron that Coulibaly talked athletes into various investments before coming back with “different excuses” when asked why they didn’t see a return.
Linebacker Nakobe Dean of the Las Vegas Raiders, defensive lineman Jalen Carter of the Philadelphia Eagles, and soccer player Mark McKenzie were among the other named who allegedly invested with Coulibaly.
Steve Keim And Mohamed Coulibaly Were Business Partners
A new report from Pro Football Talk reveals that Keim and Coulibaly were business partners in a company named Motion Ventures, and states that the association with Keim was what made many players comfortable working with Coulibaly.
“Steve plays a critical role in guiding expansion strategy, evaluating new opportunities, and supporting leadership across divisions by navigating high-stakes decision-making, managing large budgets, and leading multidisciplinary teams as Motion Ventures continues to scale nationally and internationally,” a pitch deck from the company read, according to PFT.
Keim began his career with the Cardinals as a regional scout in 1999 and remained with the organization for nearly 25 years, including a 10-year run as the organization’s general manager from 2013-2022.
Keim’s tenure in Arizona included multiple controversies, including a suspension due to alleged discriminatory practices and providing former coach Steve Wilks with a burner phone to communicate with him during the suspension.
Keim has not yet addressed the matter publicly, and no arrests have been made or charges filed in connection with the alleged scam or Coulibaly’s death.