West Ham are involved in an investigation by British authorities into alleged tax fraud in football.
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirmed that “several” people were arrested and a number of premises searched during an operation involving 180 officers on Wednesday.
Investigators were deployed in the north east and south east of England, as well as unspecified parts of France.
Financial and business records were seized, along with some computers and mobile phones.
West Ham confirmed they are cooperating with authorities.
“HMRC has arrested several men working within the professional football industry for a suspected Income Tax and National Insurance fraud,” an HMRC statement confirmed.
“180 HMRC officers have been deployed across the UK and France today. Investigators have searched a number of premises in the North East and South East of England and arrested the men and also seized business records, financial records, computers and mobile phones.
“The French authorities are assisting the UK investigation, have made arrests and several locations have been searched in France.
“This criminal investigation sends a clear message that, whoever you are, if you commit tax fraud you can expect to face the consequences.
“As this is an ongoing investigation HMRC is unable to provide any further detail at this time.”
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