It’s a shame how Buckley has tailed off. As you say, he certainly has an eye for a pass and I had very high hopes for him, at one point.

I agree. The impediments in place, don’t prevent them from sending funds, but whether it’s semantics or not, there are impediments and that’s a fact.

Blessed are the Keersmaeckers.

At least there is no impediment. 😂

A bit more on Chansiri. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dejphon_Chansiri

Another fit and proper owner. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1ld90y36q4o

I do believe that's the problem. Reporting the facts in the local paper, will lead to some serious disenchantment amongst the fan base. Plenty still believe that the owners have been harshly treated for a minor error, whereas in reality, it is a lot more serious than that, when you look beneath the surface. Even today posters on here, are happy to state, it won't have much of an impact on the club and that may well be correct, but my views are it is game over, if what the ED are investigating them for, does prove to be accurate and they are punished in line with that.

My guess would be, it is so serious, that if he stated, what is really going on, it would lead to a proper uprising, but that is my guess. Reports so far are few and far between, especially the critical ones. He is on Twitter, so I am sure he can be asked for those, who use that platform.

Thanks Tony and yes, this topic is critical in terms of what is likely to happen in the coming months. Hopefully people are getting a grip on what is really happening, as there has been some serious miss understanding about the two court cases.

Absolutely fair comment, but we are fishing in very dangerous waters, just now.

What have the Romans done for us?

Not a chance.

This is also likely to be the reason for their reluctance to pay the bond, even at 50%.

I have been accused of getting excited about what’s happening with the court case. Excited may be a touch over the top, but I’m certainly filled with hope. Research like this is the very reason for this and add to that, what I have posted about a counter claim and there is certain plenty of hope there.

Exactly and they are going to look rather foolish, let alone vulnerable to a counterclaim, if they don’t have one.

Exactly why I’m hopeful that they will be found guilty of what they are accused of. I don’t see why ED keep on trying to block them from sending funds, when everything is above board. Neither would they seize 6 properties, if they weren’t confident that they have a case to answer.

Sorry, It probably is worth mentioning what you have, as plenty do not realise that the hearings regarding, funds, Venky’s are choosing to go to court, to try to get the impediments removed. ED are investigating them for a serious offense, the ultimate penalty, for which is jail. That is a totally different issue, yet some think they are the same thing.

Plenty seem to be missing that point. They are accused of fraud, by the equivalent of HMRC in India and yes, it gives me hope, that it could spell serious trouble for them.

I’m not getting excited, just reading a few things that give me some hope. Whether it’s unfounded or not, remains to be seen. Its fair to say that the owners have certainly been economical with the truth and possibly down right fraudulent, but whether they gets their just deserts or not, only time will tell.

I have attached part of an article from an Indian publication, as that indicates, that they did not declare the real reason for the equity infusion into Venkys of London. If it’s 3 x the total amount, it’s game over, surely.

Funds transferred to buy the property are around £7m but what if it’s all funds transferred since 2011. Now that would be fun.

Just to clarify on this. Does the 3x penalty means the amount they transferred, plus the value of the property? That would equate to £28m which despite their wealth, is surely a kick in the teeth.

That blows a hole in some interpretations, as some have said, with it being a transaction in the UK the Indian government can’t get involved.

No worries. I just checked on Twitter and Rory mentions Alexander house going on the market in April 2024. Not sure if it’s sold though.

Any idea when a decision will be made?