The UK government has received a request to disclose its actions regarding investigations into whether Manchester City’s owner, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, aided wealthy Russians in transferring their assets to the UAE.
Sheikh Mansour under scrutiny
Lawyers representing a Ukrainian activist have written to the foreign secretary, James Cleverly, inquiring about any investigations into his possible designation as a “designated person” under sanctions regulations.
If designated, he would be disqualified as a club owner under the Premier League’s rules. The letter suggests a prima facie basis for the UK government to conduct an investigation given publicly available evidence linking him to accommodating wealthy Russians in the UAE.
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