bennett Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 POLICE believe a crime was committed during Craig Whytes takeover of Rangers, the Record can reveal. Strathclyde officers have been looking into the deal since June last year and are close to concluding their investigation. Key Ibrox figures have been interviewed as potential witnesses and detectives are set to travel to the US to talk to ex-chairman Alastair Johnston. He was the man who warned fans about Whyte before the takeover and has been vocal in his condemnation of the disgraced businessman. Ticketus the London firm who financed the deal to pay off Rangers bank debt are also thought to have spoken to police. Last night, a legal expert said police will send a report to the Crown Office over Whytes dealings at Ibrox. It is understood that enough evidence has been gathered to suggest that a crime or crimes have been committed. Police are concentrating on three key areas the legality of Whytes initial deal with former Rangers owner Sir David Murray, the movement of money raised from his notorious link-up with Ticketus and what happened to the missing £14million of unpaid PAYE and VAT. The probe will also look at obligations which Whyte failed to fulfil and allegedly lied about. Under the Share Purchase Agreement, he promised to invest £27.5million from his own funds or from companies controlled by him. Instead, he raised £27.4million from Ticketus, JLT Benefit Solutions and Merchant House Group secured against future Rangers season ticket sales. Around £18million of that was used to wipe out the clubs bank debts. A fraud expert said: Whyte has no option but to comply with a criminal investigation. He is not dealing with the football authorities now. He wont be able to squirm his way out of attending a police interview. Just last week, Whyte said: I welcome any fair investigation into anything to do with the takeover. Anybody will see there is no wrongdoing whatsoever. Last night, Strathclyde Police said inquiries were ongoing into the biggest scandal ever to rock Scottish football. Whyte, 42, is also facing legal action from the SFA over fines totalling £200,000. Lawyers delivered a writ last week to his £720,000 Scottish HQ, Castle Grant, near Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~~~ Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 How did this information become public? Do we have a leak within the police or the crown office? We need a petition form IMO Besides, none of that excuses Rangers fans for doing nothing in helping preventing the death of the club, just more deflection tactics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 If this is proved in a court that Whytes actions were criminal and Rangers were indeed the victims of a crime, i wonder how the SFA and several journo's will explain were actions and comments against us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~~~ Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 If this is proved in a court that Whytes actions were criminal and Rangers were indeed the victims of a crime, i wonder how the SFA and several journo's will explain were actions and comments against us. Besides, none of that excuses Rangers fans for doing nothing in helping preventing the death of the club, just more deflection tactics Does this also mean Rangers fans will stop blaiming the SFA for Whyte taking over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Does this also mean Rangers fans will stop blaiming the SFA for Whyte taking over?It shows that in that respct the system wasn't working, still the SFA may have a lot explaining to do regarding their actions against us in regard to whyte. I'm off to bloody Oban now, catch you tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~~~ Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 It shows that in that respct the system wasn't working, still the SFA may have a lot explaining to do regarding their actions against us in regard to whyte. I'm off to bloody Oban now, catch you tonight. I'm on my way to Oban tonight also, I'll make sure to wear my full Celtic kit and trackies so you can say hello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.j Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 If this is proved in a court that Whytes actions were criminal and Rangers were indeed the victims of a crime, i wonder how the SFA and several journo's will explain were actions and comments against us. I wonder how Jim Traynor will explain his Pro Whyte propoganda and cosy email friendly relationship he had with Whyte if this is the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookies Love Me Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 If this is proved in a court that Whytes actions were criminal and Rangers were indeed the victims of a crime, i wonder how the SFA and several journo's will explain were actions and comments against us. IF (BIG f*ckin' if) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenockRover Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Don't hold your breath on this one. The murky, muddy waters of corporate business dealings are not good fishing for Plod. Too many vaguely drafted financial documents often allow these sorts to do what they want. And they do. The only people likely to be successful in feeling his collar will be the people he does his "business" with and HMRC. >_> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy85 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Did the Rangers support protest against the BBC for running a negative story on Craig Whyte? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 If this is proved in a court that Whytes actions were criminal and Rangers were indeed the victims of a crime, i wonder how the SFA and several journo's will explain were actions and comments against us. It's HMRC and the other creditors who are the victims here, Rangers just ran away from their responsibilities, under Murray, Whyte and Green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half Rice Half Chips Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Didn't rangers fans protest against the BBC when they did an exposé of Craig Whyte in 2011? http://www.newsnetscotland.com/index.php/scottish-news/in-brief/3612-rangers-fans-stage-protest-against-biased-british-corporation.html http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/rangers-fans-plan-bbc-protest-1084968 They were warned but as usual refused to listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookies Love Me Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Masons investigating Masons Investigating Masons! Scot free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy85 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Didn't rangers fans protest against the BBC when they did an exposé of Craig Whyte in 2011? http://www.newsnetscotland.com/index.php/scottish-news/in-brief/3612-rangers-fans-stage-protest-against-biased-british-corporation.html http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/rangers-fans-plan-bbc-protest-1084968 They were warned but as usual refused to listen. Fucking idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomDom Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Stupid dickheads were lambs to the slaughter with Craig Whyte. f**k em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenlantern Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILLIEA Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Would suggest that if you want an impartial investigation into goings on at Ibrox then you need a force other than Strathclyde. IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenlantern Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Would suggest that if you want an impartial investigation into goings on at Ibrox then you need a force other than Strathclyde. IMO Someone like the Keystone Cops, or perhaps benny has contacts in the A-Team he can bring this villain to justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killingfloorman Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Someone like the Keystone Cops, or perhaps benny has contacts in the A-Team he can bring this villain to justice. What if it turns out that the Directors were complicit or turned a blind eye? Bears heads would explode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookies Love Me Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Would suggest that if you want an impartial investigation into goings on at Ibrox then you need a force other than Strathclyde. IMO ^^^^^This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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