UK trainers targeted in $7 million Indian scam

Karl Burke: one of several trainers targeted by scamCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Trainers and owners in the UK and United States have been targeted in an "elaborate scam" according to Leyburn-trainer Karl Burke.

Burke was himself a target of the scam in which trainers are contacted by a man purporting to represent wealthy Indian racehorse owner Vijay Mallya.

The man claimed to have deposited $7 million in a Keeneland account and said they were aiming to break into the lucrative UK and US markets.

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Jack McCarronRacing Post Reporter

Published on 13 August 2016inNews

Last updated 13:57, 13 August 2016

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