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England - 10 April, 2008
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City of London Police investigating alleged corruption in English football said they arrested a man and a woman yesterday.
The police declined to confirm the names of the two people arrested, however Britain's Press Association said, citing unnamed sources, they were Birmingham City managing director Karen Brady and co-owner David Sullivan. Hours later, the club confirmed the arrest.
The pair were questioned in connection with allegations of false accounting and conspiracy to defraud, and were released on bail.
The arrests follow earlier raids on the club by police officers last month.
It was understood that the transfer of Aliou Cissé from Birmingham to Portsmouth in 2004, handled by agent Willie McKay, was allegedly at the centre of the visit.
McKay was arrested by the police economic crimes unit in November as part of Lord Stevens Quest inquiry into alleged “bungs” in the game, however he was not charged.
A further seven people, among them were believed to be Harry Redknapp, Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie, former chairman Milan Mandaric, former player Amdy Faye and agent McKay, remain on bail in connection with the inquiry.
Birmingham City FC said in a statement: "David Sullivan and Karren Brady on behalf of Birmingham City Football Club were invited to cooperate with a City of London Police investigation and have happily done so," said Birmingham statement.
"By long-standing appointment, they have willingly attended interviews today [Wednesday].
"Birmingham City Football Club is fully committed to helping the police with their inquiries.
"For the avoidance of doubt, no charges have been brought.
"We have been requested by the police not to comment further whilst their inquiry is ongoing."
The police declined to confirm the names of the two people arrested, however Britain's Press Association said, citing unnamed sources, they were Birmingham City managing director Karen Brady and co-owner David Sullivan. Hours later, the club confirmed the arrest.
The pair were questioned in connection with allegations of false accounting and conspiracy to defraud, and were released on bail.
The arrests follow earlier raids on the club by police officers last month.
It was understood that the transfer of Aliou Cissé from Birmingham to Portsmouth in 2004, handled by agent Willie McKay, was allegedly at the centre of the visit.
McKay was arrested by the police economic crimes unit in November as part of Lord Stevens Quest inquiry into alleged “bungs” in the game, however he was not charged.
A further seven people, among them were believed to be Harry Redknapp, Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie, former chairman Milan Mandaric, former player Amdy Faye and agent McKay, remain on bail in connection with the inquiry.
Birmingham City FC said in a statement: "David Sullivan and Karren Brady on behalf of Birmingham City Football Club were invited to cooperate with a City of London Police investigation and have happily done so," said Birmingham statement.
"By long-standing appointment, they have willingly attended interviews today [Wednesday].
"Birmingham City Football Club is fully committed to helping the police with their inquiries.
"For the avoidance of doubt, no charges have been brought.
"We have been requested by the police not to comment further whilst their inquiry is ongoing."
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