By The Times | Fictional Investigative Feature
In a chilling twist that could reshape the entire investigation, authorities have confirmed that the GPS route Diogo Jota followed moments before his fatal crash was remotely sent from a phone number previously linked to a scam targeting Liverpool fans.
The revelation has left detectives, fans, and the wider football community deeply unsettled, as new evidence suggests Jota may have been unknowingly lured off course by a malicious digital prompt.
📍 Digital Trap? What the Data Shows
According to investigators reviewing the star’s vehicle navigation system, a location pin was pushed to Jota’s dashboard unit from a third-party device. The system automatically accepted it due to a known sync permission — a feature commonly used for family safety apps and assistant services.
The phone number used to send the coordinates? Already flagged in 2023 as part of an online merchandise scam targeting Liverpool supporters through a fake charity campaign.
“The same number was involved in phishing-style messages sent to fan groups,” a cybercrime specialist confirmed.
“Now it’s tied to this tragedy. That changes everything.”
⚠️ Police: “This May Be a Coordinated Act”
The Counter Cybercrime Unit, working with national police, has escalated the case, now treating the possibility that Jota’s death may have been triggered by digital manipulation — either through identity spoofing, fraud, or something even more calculated.
“We are not ruling out the possibility that this was deliberate,” said one lead investigator.
💬 Family Left Shaken
Jota’s wife, who previously revealed the strange GPS redirection, was reportedly told of the link to the scam this week. A family source described the moment as “utter devastation.”
“They believed it was a tragic accident. Now they’re wondering if someone used tech to lead him straight into danger.”
⚽ The Liverpool Connection
The scam in question had falsely promised exclusive access to Liverpool memorabilia and meet-and-greets. Hundreds of fans were targeted. But no one expected it could resurface in a case as tragic as this.
Now, speculation is rising: Was Jota personally targeted? Or was he simply a high-profile victim of a lingering digital threat?
🔍 What Happens Now?
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Telecom providers are cooperating to locate the device that sent the GPS route.
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The scam case is being reopened, with a focus on digital footprints left behind.
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International cooperation may be required if the sender is operating outside the UK.
🕯 Final Thought
A fake message. A redirected route. A football star’s life cut short — and a phone number at the centre of both a fan scam and a fatal crash.
As police piece together the puzzle, one haunting thought remains:
What if this wasn’t a coincidence — but a calculated setup?