Cardiff City director arrested in serious fraud office investigation

Cardiff City's company secretary and solicitor, Alan Whiteley, has been arrested in a serious fraud office investigation. Whiteley's firm, M&A Solicitors, informed the authorities of its suspicions relating to a transaction involving one of its clients and has suspended Whiteley. He was detained along with three other men and a woman in arrests that took place in London, Birmingham and South Wales on Thursday. It is believed the five are being held over the sale of a number of mining sites in South Wales and that it is entirely unconnected to his role at Cardiff City. Whiteley remains a director of the club. "We understand that one of our directors is under investigation and, while that is proceeding, it would be inappropriate to make any further comments," said the club in a statement. Whiteley did not return the Guardian's call on Friday.