Steve Keim has ties to alleged scam artist who was recently found dead
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Former Cardinals GM Steve Keim is linked to Mohamed Coulibaly, who was accused of running a scam involving fake Shopify stores targeting professional athletes for investment.
- An investigation revealed that Coulibaly's company, Motion Ventures, fabricated sales data to appear more profitable, with some investors, including former NFL players, losing over $1 million collectively.
- A 2025 pitch deck for Motion Ventures lists Keim as the "chief operation/growth officer" and names several NFL figures as clients or partners, though some reportedly were unaware their names were used.
- Coulibaly was found dead in his pool earlier this month, and authorities are investigating; no arrests or charges have been made related to the scam or his death.
- Keim left the Cardinals in 2023, briefly worked at Klutch Sports Group until 2026, and his exact role and knowledge regarding the scam remain unclear.
