While refusing to confirm how many teams were implicated, the official admitted that investigations concerning criminal activity were underway
British Security minister Ben Wallace has revealed that at least one professional football club is currently under investigation for possible money laundering offences.
Wallace was speaking during a meeting of the House of Commons' Treasury Select Committee on Tuesday.
Labour MP John Mann asked Wallace: "When it comes to money laundering, how many professional football clubs have been deemed as requiring investigation currently?"
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"I know of (a) professional football club or clubs under investigation," Wallace replied to the Committee.