Britain’s Gambling Commission is reportedly considering charges against five individuals involved in the betting scandal concerning the date of the general election in the United Kingdom. Cited by Sky News, a source said: “The Gambling Commission is looking to prosecute at least three suspects, but possibly up to five. This includes a politician and a close protection guard.” ReadWrite cannot independently verify this claim, however, a Commission spokesperson told us: “We clearly appreciate the level of public interest there is in this ongoing investigation but to protect the integrity of the investigation and to ensure a fair and just outcome, we are unable to comment further at this time, including the name of any person who may be under suspicion, or the total number of suspects.” Election betting scandal explained In June, ReadWrite reported that four Conservative Party delegates were under investigation after bets were allegedly placed on the date of the general election, which eventually took place on July 4. At the time, it was revealed that Craig Williams, a close associate and parliamentary aide to the then-Prime Minister, was under scrutiny for placing a £100 ($126) bet on a July election three days before Rishi Sunak announced the snap poll on May 22. Williams wrote in a post on X that he “put a flutter on the general election some weeks ago”, followed by a confession the next day that he had made a “huge error of judgment.” The investigation has since broadened, with prominent figures like Sunak’s Chief of Staff, Liam Booth-Smith, and former Deputy Prime Minister Sir Oliver Dowden being interviewed as witnesses. An officer was also arrested on suspicion of misconduct in office related to the alleged bets.
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Suswati Basu, ReadWriteWeb
Wed, 11/20/2024 - 4:01am
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