Football Apprenticeship Schemes

Maidments have been instructed by one of a number of individuals who have been made the subject of a SFO investigation into suspected fraud surrounding football based apprenticeship schemes financed by the Skills Funding Agency.  The investigation commenced with officers from four Police Forces in Gwent, Greater Manchester, South Wales and Merseyside conducting searches of homes and business premises.   The investigation centres on the dealings of Luis Michael Training Limited and relates to the apprenticeship schemes and NQC programmes for young people working in community sport.

The allegation centres on fraudulent trading, false accounting and forgery, with the assertion that false documentation relative to the schemes has been utilised which has led to the payment of monies for apprentices enrolled in the scheme.

It is anticipated that this enquiry will take a considerable time to be resolved, and that further arrests may be made.  Anyone who considers they may be the subject of this investigation should immediately seek representation from us.

Maidments Solicitors have an extensive reputation in the defence of Serious Fraud Office prosecutions in respect of conspiracy to defraud, fraudulent trading, false accounting, forgery and related criminal allegations. The firm has a team of defence solicitors and barristers with considerable experience.

Should you wish to discuss this operation with us then please contact us on 0800 988 5124 or click here and send us a message.