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In 2008, SRM Holdings went into administration. This was primarily due to negative publicity from a BBC ''[[Panorama (British TV programme)|Panorama]]'' documentary, which later turned out to be without foundation and after extensive investigation no charges where ever bought.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/panorama/7228220.stm|title=Transcript - Bursting the House Price Bubble |work= BBC Panorama}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/fraud-probe-dropped-into-ex-leeds-united-director-1.15840|title=Fraud probe dropped into ex-Leeds United director |work=The Jewish Chronicle}}</ref> |
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Two weeks after his businesses went bust, Morris was arrested as part of an investigation into money laundering and conspiracy to defraud based on allegations brought up by the administrations of the companies involved.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/content/articles/2009/03/17/yorks_s15_w5_morris2_video_feature.shtml|title=Property tycoon|publisher=[[The BBC]]|date=25 October 2011| accessdate=21 July 2014}}</ref> Morris was convicted of blackmail and sentenced to 18 months in prison.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ex Leeds United director convicted of blackmail|url=https://www.thejc.com/news/uk/ex-leeds-united-director-convicted-of-blackmail-1.28079|url-status=live|access-date=16 March 2021|website=www.thejc.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=National Crime Agency v Hussain & Ors {{!}} [2020] EWHC 432 (Admin) {{!}} England and Wales High Court (Administrative Court) {{!}} Judgment {{!}} Law {{!}} CaseMine|url=https://www.casemine.com/judgement/uk/5e5caf2e2c94e00dac31b1b1|access-date=16 March 2021|website=www.casemine.com|language=en}}</ref> |
Two weeks after his businesses went bust, Morris was arrested as part of an investigation into money laundering and conspiracy to defraud based on allegations brought up by the administrations of the companies involved.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/content/articles/2009/03/17/yorks_s15_w5_morris2_video_feature.shtml|title=Property tycoon|publisher=[[The BBC]]|date=25 October 2011| accessdate=21 July 2014}}</ref> Morris was convicted of blackmail and sentenced to 18 months in prison.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ex Leeds United director convicted of blackmail|url=https://www.thejc.com/news/uk/ex-leeds-united-director-convicted-of-blackmail-1.28079|url-status=live|access-date=16 March 2021|website=www.thejc.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=National Crime Agency v Hussain & Ors {{!}} [2020] EWHC 432 (Admin) {{!}} England and Wales High Court (Administrative Court) {{!}} Judgment {{!}} Law {{!}} CaseMine|url=https://www.casemine.com/judgement/uk/5e5caf2e2c94e00dac31b1b1|access-date=16 March 2021|website=www.casemine.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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Simon Morris (born 1977) is a British business entrepreneur specialising in property.
Simon Morris | |
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| Born | 1977 |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Career
In 2008, SRM Holdings went into administration. This was primarily due to negative publicity from a BBC Panorama documentary, which later turned out to be without foundation and after extensive investigation no charges where ever bought.[1][2]
Two weeks after his businesses went bust, Morris was arrested as part of an investigation into money laundering and conspiracy to defraud based on allegations brought up by the administrations of the companies involved.[3] Morris was convicted of blackmail and sentenced to 18 months in prison.[4][5]
In 2007, Morris, a former director of Leeds United, tabled a bid to buy the football club.[6] The bid failed as Ken Bates retained control of club after winning 75.2% of the votes from creditors.[7]
Simon Morris has since operated an Investment Business blog in London - Simon Morris Business & Investments - and offers guides and advice on investment options in London.[8] In August 2014, Morris released a guide to property investment funds.[9]
Simon Morris is Head of Origination at Reditum Capital, providing bridging loans.[10]
References
- ^ "Transcript - Bursting the House Price Bubble". BBC Panorama.
- ^ "Fraud probe dropped into ex-Leeds United director". The Jewish Chronicle.
- ^ "Property tycoon". The BBC. 25 October 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- ^ "Ex Leeds United director convicted of blackmail". www.thejc.com. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "National Crime Agency v Hussain & Ors | [2020] EWHC 432 (Admin) | England and Wales High Court (Administrative Court) | Judgment | Law | CaseMine". www.casemine.com. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
- ^ "Morris makes late Leeds bid". Sky Sports. 10 May 2007. Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 19 August 2010.
- ^ "Bates regains control of Leeds United". The Times. 4 June 2007. Retrieved 2 November 2008.
- ^ "Investing your pension into the property market". Express. 5 April 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- ^ "Simon Morris: Investment in Property Funds – The Safe Approach". MarketWatch. 5 April 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
- ^ "Reditum Capital Team". 1 July 2019.