Agent ‘duped’ over Rangers offer

The brother of football manager David Moyes was the “duped” middle man in an apparent “con” to try and buy Rangers, a court heard.

Kenny Moyes introduced two individuals who were seemingly keen to buy Sir Davidmurray’scontrollingstakeat Ibrox in 2010. But it turned out the €50 million (£43m) pro- posal involved a forged bank letter, as well as fears one of the duo was a criminal. A jury heard Mr Moyes was “let down gently” by Sir David’s advisers after it appeared the football agent had been taken in.

The evidence was heard at Craig Whyte’s trial at the High Court in Glasgow. He denies a charge of fraud and a second allegation in connection with his takeover at Ibrox. The trial continues. 0 Kenny Moyes was caught up in a false bid for the club