India, Feb. 6 -- A millionaire businessman, whose marriage ended in scandal when his wife left him for football star Cesc Fabregas, has now won a £4.5 million legal battle after being convicted of property fraud, as reported by The Sun.

Elie Taktouk, a wealthy property developer, was married to Lebanese model Daniella Semaan for 13 years before their split in 2011. The breakup came after Daniella fell for former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Fabregas, leading to a messy and highly publicised divorce. As part of the settlement, Taktouk lost their £5.5 million Belgravia home to his ex-wife and her new partner.

In the years that followed, Taktouk became entangled in a fraudulent property scheme, ultimately landing him in jail in...