A politician and a close protection guard are said to be among up to five people facing potential prosecution over bets placed on the date of the snap 2024 General Election.
An investigation was opened by the Gambling Commission earlier this year over claims insiders placed bets on the exact date of the election, with the body looking to prosecute those acting illegally.It's now been revealed that at least three people may be charged in relation to betting on the date Rishi Sunak would call the snap election.According to Sky News, a source revealed the total number of prosecutions could potentially rise to as many as five.
Mr Roberts also told LBC that it is difficult to know whether any alleged bets made on the timing of the election were done so illegally.Five Tories were investigated as part of the growing betting scandal - as one cabinet minister claimed he won thousands betting on the date of the General Election.Scottish Secretary Alister Jack claimed that he won more than £2,100 betting on the date of the forthcoming election during an interview conducted shortly after the snap election.
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