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UK NCA Freezes $13.6M Premier League Funds in Sorare Crypto Probe
UK National Crime Agency freezes $13.6 million in Premier League funds linked to crypto firm Sorare during a criminal investigation.
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- The UK's National Crime Agency froze $13.6 million (£10,024,041.33) held in a Barclays account belonging to the Premier League in January 2025. · Decrypt
- Sorare faces a separate prosecution by the Gambling Commission for allegedly running gambling without a license, with a trial scheduled for June 2027. · Decrypt
- The frozen funds were the opening instalment of a four-year sponsorship deal between the Premier League and the crypto fantasy soccer card game Sorare. · Decrypt
- The NCA obtained the freezing order from Westminster magistrates' court under the Proceeds of Crime Act to prevent the dissipation of funds while investigating potential links to third-party criminality. · Decrypt
- Sorare and the Premier League signed a four-year partnership deal worth $140 million in 2023, which granted Sorare rights to release digital cards featuring players from all 20 Premier League clubs. ·
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- Sorare denied being the subject of the investigation, stating the freezing order concerns funds held in an account that does not belong to the company. ·
- The National Crime Agency is investigating possible links between payments under a licensing deal between Sorare and the Premier League and alleged criminal activity by third parties. ·
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