- Newcastle United and West Ham have been raided today April 26, 2017, over alleged transfer dealings
- Some officials in the football industry have been arrested including Newcastle's managing director Lee Charnley
- Both clubs could possibly face points deduction if they are found guilty of serious tax frauds
Newcastle United and West Ham football clubs have both been raided today, April 26, over alleged tax fraud.
Some men within the professional football industry were arrested for suspected tax and national insurance fraud including Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley.
St James’ Park and the London Stadium were targeted for the raid as officers were up at 4am to start the operation.
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Newcastle's St James' Park stadium.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirmed that up to 200 officials were deployed across England and France for the operation.
HMRC released a statement: “HMRC has arrested several men working within the professional football industry for a suspected Income Tax and National Insurance fraud.
Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley and Mike Ashley.
NAIJ.com reports that Newcastle have not made any statement about the incident as their managing director was arrested.
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It is also reported that the officers are still raiding the London Stadium.
West Ham's London stadium.
Both clubs could possibly face points deduction if they are found guilty of serious tax frauds.
The Magpies just recently gained promotion to the Premier League after a 4-1 win against Preston on Monday, April 24 while the Hammers are currently 14th on the EPL table, 7 point above relegation zone with 4 games to go.
Also on the local scene, watch the Super Eagles as they prepare for the 2018 World Cup.