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UK Freezes Assets of Terrorism Suspect Linked to Football Club

12/5/2025

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Gurpreet Singh Rehal is sanctioned by the UK Treasury over terrorism allegations, with assets frozen and a ban on directorship.
The Treasury alleges he recruited for and financed Babbar Khalsa and Babbar Akali Lehar seeking an independent Sikh state in Punjab.
Rehal led the takeover of Morecambe FC via Panjab Warriors.
Morecambe FC and Panjab Warriors distanced themselves, saying he held only a non-influential consultancy role and has been removed.

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Story summary

Gurpreet Singh Rehal is sanctioned by the UK Treasury over terrorism allegations, with assets frozen and a ban on directorship.
The Treasury alleges he recruited for and financed Babbar Khalsa and Babbar Akali Lehar seeking an independent Sikh state in Punjab.
Rehal led the takeover of Morecambe FC via Panjab Warriors.
Morecambe FC and Panjab Warriors distanced themselves, saying he held only a non-influential consultancy role and has been removed.