Premier League star Glenn Murray and his wife have been arrested over an alleged £1.1million tax fraud.
The Brighton and Hove Albion striker’s £2million home in Sussex was raided by officers, with computers and documents seized.
Murray, 34, and his wife Stacey were both arrested on suspicion of evasion of Income Tax and cheating the public revenue.
The footballer is also suspected of not paying VAT. Both have been released following their arrests at the luxury five-bed home they share.
Premier League star Glenn Murray and his wife Stacey (pictured) have been arrested over an alleged £1.1million tax fraud
The Brighton and Hove Albion striker’s £2million home in Sussex was raided by officers, with computers and documents seized
Murray, 34, and his wife Stacey were both arrested on suspicion of evasion of Income Tax and cheating the public revenue
The footballer (with his wife Stacey) is also suspected of not paying VAT. Both have been released following their arrests at the luxury five-bed home they share
Murray married Stacey, 39, in June 2014 and the couple have a young daughter together.
A HRMC spokesperson said: ‘A husband and wife have been arrested as part of an investigation into a suspected £1.1 million tax fraud.
‘HMRC officers arrested the man and woman at a residential property in Brighton yesterday morning [January 23].
‘The man was arrested on suspicion of evading income tax and VAT, and cheating the public revenue.
‘The woman was arrested on suspicion of evading income tax, and cheating the public revenue.’
‘The property was searched by HMRC investigators. Computers, business and personal records were seized during the operation.
‘The couple were interviewed by HMRC and have both been released under investigation. Investigations are ongoing.’
Murray married Stacey, 39, in June 2014 and the couple have a young daughter together
Brighton and Hove Albion’s Glenn Murray is the club’s lead goalscorer this season, with seven
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