Ex-friend of Edgar Davids stole his art worth £188,000: details of the scandal.

The art theft from Edgar Davids

According to The Sun: The legendary footballer Edgar Davids was robbed of £188,000 by his ex-girlfriend Nabila Habibi, as revealed during a court trial in North East London.

The 52-year-old Davids invited his acquaintance to stay at his mansion in Hadley Wood in 2014.

Davids believed that Habibi was taking care of his art collection while he moved into a new apartment in central London in December of that year.

However, it turned out that Habibi, 38, had been stealing 37 artworks over the following two years and pawning them, while Davids thought they were stored in a safe in Enfield.

In the process, Habibi pawned Davids' art collection and obtained loans totaling £31,500.

Davids only discovered the disappearance of his works three years later when he received a message on Instagram from a buyer in Hong Kong who had purchased one of his paintings created by British artist Paul Insect.

Shocked, Davids contacted the police.

In the trial at Wood Green Crown Court, Habibi pleaded guilty to two counts of theft — one committed in 2014 and another in 2016.

The court also took into account three additional counts of theft which will remain in the case.

Habibi's sentencing has been postponed until November.

Judge Alexander Jacobs warned her of a possible prison sentence.

“You abused your position, trust, and responsibility,” the judge said.

“I understand that by granting you bail and adjourning the case for reports, I am not promising not to send you to prison,” the judge added.

Davids, who now resides in Dubai, was ready to testify via video link, but after Habibi admitted her guilt, this was no longer necessary.

Edgar Davids gained fame playing for teams like Tottenham, and now this incident adds another unpleasant chapter to his successful football career.

This situation highlights the importance of trust in relationships, especially when it comes to valuable items. In Ukraine and worldwide, this case raises concerns about the security of art collections and human rights to property.