Ex bank GC arrested over Leeds United sale

May, 23 2014

David Haigh, the former general counsel of Gulf House Finance (GHF) has been arrested and held in custody in Dubai in relation to the GHF's ownership and sale of Leeds United Football Club.

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Mr Haigh was also managing director of the football club at one stage. But there are reported to be alleged financial irregularities in the way the club was either held or sold or both. Mr Haigh, who left GFH this year, denies the allegations. Source: BBC and The Lawyer