Man arrested for fraud after police probe “financial irregularities” at Hampshire FA - update

Police have given an update after a man was arrested for fraud after a criminal investigation was launched by police into “financial irregularities” at Hampshire FA.

The News previously revealed in January a probe had been launched into potential fraud at the county’s football authority, which is responsible for developing the game across the county at all levels.

A Hampshire FA spokesperson previously said: “There have been allegations of financial irregularities at Hampshire FA. We will continue to operate and serve football in Hampshire as normal. As this is now the subject of a police investigation, we are unable to comment further.”

The News understands the allegations could involve money that should have been paid to HMRC over a number of years but this has not been confirmed. The government department would not comment.

Hampshire police previously confirmed to The News a man has been arrested with “enquiries ongoing”. A spokesperson added: “A 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of fraud and has been bailed with conditions until 11 September.”

Police said the man has now been released from bail but remains under investigation.