Newcastle and West Ham raided in HMRC probe

[Captain Hilts 12,819]

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Newcastle United and West Ham United's grounds have been raided in a fraud investigation.

HMRC said it deployed 180 officers across the UK and France, resulting in the arrests of several men working within professional football.

It said investigators had searched a number of premises in the north east and south east of England.

A spokesman added it had also seized business records, financial records, computers and mobile phones.

The arrests were connected to a suspected income tax and National Insurance fraud, he added.

BBC Sports editor Dan Roan has tweeted that West Ham United was one of the clubs involved.

Newcastle United's St. James' Park ground has also been searched.

 

 

[tannerall 25,935]

Hmm, would that be the Newcastle United which is owned by a Mr Ashley ?

[Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,696]

Hope Newcastle go out of business horrible club.

[Cracked Actor 722]

Will be interesting to see how the F.A. and English media view this. Also the reactions from other clubs and fans. Just for comparison. 

[Captain Hilts 12,819]

2 minutes ago, unionunderground said:

Will be interesting to see how the F.A. and English media view this. Also the reactions from other clubs and fans. Just for comparison. 

Wonder if Sunderland fans will want them renamed NewCostle and if the FA will send them down to League 2

[miracle 7,834]

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The French authorities are assisting the UK investigation, have made arrests and several locations have been searched in France.

I wonder what the connection is there?

[Bad Robot 21,341]

Lee Charnley the MD from NU arrested and let's hope MA gets some comeuppance 

[SuperPapac05 3,383]

NewSevco and WestSevCo about to contest the Conference title next season. 

[Captain Hilts 12,819]

23 minutes ago, miracle said:

I wonder what the connection is there?

Newcastle had a shit load of French players at one point a few season back.  That's the only thing I can think of.

[Mr Soprano 13,964]

54 minutes ago, miracle said:

I wonder what the connection is there?

Newcastle had loads of French players sure.

Think it could be Payet related if West Ham are involved in French side of it.

[MidSussexBlue 1,271]

It is being reported by the BBC that it involves avoiding around 5 million pounds in tax and NI. 180 HMRC staff involved seems a bit of overkill, or did they think they could implicate Rangers somehow if they threw enough manpower at it.  I await the leaks (not holding my breath). 

[cushynumber 25,178]

1 hour ago, Captain Hilts said:

Newcastle had a shit load of French players at one point a few season back.  That's the only thing I can think of.

thats what i was thinking. They obviously have connections and ties in France.

[Sparkle 53,687]

Something to do with dodgy deals on 'image rights' as well

[miracle 7,834]

Chelsea now being linked, Marseille are the centre of the French investigation.

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