Hamilton Accies target of fraud
DIRECTORS are having to inject cash into Hamilton Academical FC after being hit by an “elaborate fraud” in which it lost a “substantial sum of monies”.
The club said they are working closely with Police Scotland who are conducting a criminal investigation to pursue those individuals responsible. The club gave no indication how much money was involved, but said it was necessary for the board to come up with more funds.
Les Gray, the Accies chairman said: “At this point it is imperative that we remain calm and work together as we go through one of the most difficult situations we have faced as a club. In the interim, the directors intend to inject funds to meet the club’s ongoing obligations until the investigation is complete to ensure continuity. It is our intention to host a media briefing to go into more detail when the initial legal and banking investigations reveal the facts. This will allow us to give full disclosure of the event.”
The club said no further comment will be made at this time.
Neil Doncaster, chief exec- utive of the SPFL, said: “Hamilton Academical have informed us that they have been the victim of a sophisticated financial fraud and that Police Scotland are carrying out an investigation.
“This is clearly a very serious and unfortunate situation and everyone in the game will hope it can be resolved quickly. We will be monitoring the situation closely and working in conjunction with Hamilton Academical in the days and weeks ahead.”