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BetonSports CEO jailed and facing racketeering charges

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 , Infopowa Send page to friend Bookmark page Smaller font Larger font Printer friendly

David Carruthers, the chief executive of BetonSports will be appearing at the Federal Court House in Fort Worth, Texas, later today (Monday) according to a spokesperson for the FBI.

Carruthers was detained late Sunday at Dallas airport by the US authorities while en route from the UK to Costa Rica.

He was detained by members of the FBI and the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) operating under a warrant for his arrest. He is believed to have spent Sunday night in Tarrant county jail.

According to sources, Carruthers will be charged under the federal racketeering statutes or RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act).

The Federal warrant has been issued out of state with a sealed indictment. The hearing will determine his rights and the possible bail conditions. Sources indicate he is unlikely to be granted bail. The hearing will also determine which Federal Correctional Institute he will be sent to.

His wife Carol Carruthers was traveling with him but was released immediately.

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