UK Crime Agency Freezes $13.5 Million in Crypto Probe Linked to Premier League Sponsor
The UK's National Crime Agency has frozen $13.5 million linked to Sorare, a crypto firm involved in a sponsorship deal with the Premier League. This action follows a court order amid an investigation into potential financial misconduct. Authorities have clarified that there is no wrongdoing by the Premier League itself.
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UK crime agency froze $13.5M amid probe into Premier League crypto sponsor
UK authorities froze $13.5 million in cash following a January 2025 order from the Westminster Magistrates’ Court as part of an investigation into Sorare.
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