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Two fraudulent criminals ordered to pay back over £200,000

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Fraudulent criminal duo Ayaz Siddique (left) and Deepankar Dixit (right) who stole thousands must pay money back. (Credit: Northumbria Police)

Two fraudulent criminals who stole thousands of pounds during their role as solicitors have been ordered to pay back more than £200,000.

Ayaz Siddique, 49, and Deepankar Dixit, 39, used a range of deceptive and co-ordinated tactics to fraudulently steal thousands of pounds whilst working at a solicitor’s office in Newcastle.

The pair funnelled money into a cash account they kept outside the business where Siddique was a Director.

An investigation led to the arrest and subsequent conviction of both Siddique, of Milvain Avenue, Fenham, Newcastle, and Dixit, of Springhill Gardens, Newcastle, in December 2019.

However, officers from the North East Regional Economic Crime Unit (RECU) weren’t satisfied.

RECU were determined that justice to the fullest extent needed to be served and their efforts helped lead to the duo being ordered to pay back a total of £205,000.

Detective Sergeant Thomas Maughan said: “Both Siddique and Dixit showed a blatant disregard for their professional obligations. Each of them acted outside the law and have now lost their status as solicitors.

“This has been months of hard work by an incredibly persistent and committed team of fraud and financial investigators and I want to thank them all for their contributions that have led to this successful outcome at court.

“This investigation shows that jail time isn’t the only form of justice that convicted offenders face. We will also seek to strip them of any assets and financial gain that their criminality has provided them – crime really doesn’t pay.”

Whilst Siddique and Dixit were serving jail time for false accounting, officers from RECU were pulling together a case under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

This looked at their financial activity prior to the offending, assessed the value of their assets and calculated what value each of them had illegally obtained through their criminal activity.

Appearing at Leeds Crown Court last Wednesday and Thursday, as part of Confiscation Orders granted by a judge, the duo were ordered to put their hands in their pockets and pay back hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Failing to adhere to the order could result in them facing a further jail term.

Detective Sergeant Maughan added: “This work is part of our continued efforts under the banner of Operation Sentinel to tackle and disrupt serious and organised crime.

“We are committed to bringing effective justice against any individual who believes themselves to be above the law and who carry out any form of unlawful activity in our communities.”

 

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The Players Newcastle United could/should sign from Saudi

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Newcastle United Saudi Arabia transfer ban

Newcastle United has received a green light to pursue players from the Saudi Pro League after a proposed Premier League vote to restrict loan moves between clubs with shared owners fell short of the required support. This decision opens up possibilities for Newcastle to strengthen their squad in January, targeting talents from clubs linked with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Despite initial discussions to potentially bar such transfers, the recent vote outcome has cleared the way for Newcastle to explore signings.

 

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A recent meeting among the Premier League’s 20 clubs concluded without the necessary majority support to impose a ban on loan transfers between co-owned clubs. While 13 teams voted in favor of the prohibition, the requirement of 14 votes for approval was not met, granting Newcastle the liberty to pursue players from the Saudi Pro League.

This development particularly benefits Newcastle’s pursuit of Al Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves, whom they’ve eyed as a potential replacement for Sandro Tonali. Neves, despite significant interest from the Premier League, is expected to remain with Al Hilal during the upcoming January transfer window. The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that despite ongoing speculation, Neves is content and settled at Al Hilal, playing a pivotal role within the team. His projected stay until the season’s end indicates his commitment to Al Hilal’s cause, especially crucial following Neymar’s injury.

Although ties between Newcastle and Al Hilal, sharing the same majority shareholder in Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), sparked concerns about potential rule changes, as of now, no alterations have been enforced. Speculation regarding a Premier League vote to block such moves in the winter market hasn’t materialized into action. Consequently, Neves looks set to continue his journey with Al Hilal, with no reported negotiations or approaches from interested parties.

Al Hilal’s impressive position atop the Saudi Pro League standings, coupled with their progress in tournaments like the AFC Champions League and the King’s Cup, further solidifies Neves’ integral role within the team. Their dominance, evident in their substantial lead over second-place Al Nassr, underscores their strength even with the latter boasting talents like Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ultimately, Newcastle’s access to the Saudi Pro League remains unimpeded, potentially paving the way for significant acquisitions in the upcoming transfer window.

 

Al-Hilal

  • Ruben Neves
  • Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
  • Aleksandr Mitrovic

Al-Nassr

  • Seko Fofana
  • Marcelo Brozovic
  • Aymeric Laporte

Al-Ittihad

  • N’Golo Kante
  • Fabinho
  • Jota

Al-Ahly

  • Franck Kessie
  • Gabri Veiga
  • Riyad Mahrez

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MISSING North East Teenager – Police Appeal

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Missing North East Teenager - Police appeal
#MISSING We are appealing for your help as we look to locate a missing teenager.
Evie Coulter, who is 15, was last seen out walking in the North Seaton area of Ashington, in Northumberland, at 6.15pm yesterday.
Officers and her family are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.
Evie is described as white, 5ft 7in tall, of slim build with long brown hair which is often worn in a bun with a fringe.
When she was last seen she was wearing black leggings, a black Nike jumper with a white tick on it, black trainers, and a black ‘puffa’ style jacket.
Evie is known to frequent the local McDonald’s and Asda stores in Ashington.
📲 Anyone with information on Evie’s whereabouts should call us immediately on 101, quoting reference number NP-20231118-1214.

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FA take action against Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta over “disgrace” comments

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The Football Association has taken a stand against Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, for his contentious remarks following Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle. Arteta’s strong criticisms of the officiating during the match have led to action from the FA.

Arteta’s comments, wherein he labeled the officiating as a “disgrace” and expressed feeling “sick” after the defeat to Newcastle, have landed him in hot water. The FA has charged Arteta under FA Rule E3.1 for his post-match statements, alleging that they constitute misconduct by being insulting towards match officials, detrimental to the game, and bringing the game into disrepute. Arteta has until November 21 to respond to this charge.

During a post-match interview with Sky Sports, Arteta passionately criticized the officiating, emphasizing his belief that Arsenal did not deserve to lose the game due to what he deemed as clear and obvious decisions going against his team. He expressed his frustration by calling the situation embarrassing and a disgrace, defending his players and his job.

Despite widespread condemnation of Arteta’s remarks, Arsenal issued a statement less than 24 hours after the game, standing by Arteta’s comments and criticizing the refereeing and VAR errors. The club voiced support for Arteta’s post-match stance, emphasizing the need for higher officiating standards in the Premier League and urging the governing body responsible for referees to take urgent action.

Arteta’s vocal criticism and Arsenal’s subsequent support have sparked a contentious debate about the state of officiating in the league, highlighting the need for improvements to ensure fairness and credibility in football matches.

 

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