Four involved in Rangers firm accused of fraud

Four businessmen appeared in court today (Thurs) accused of fraudulent trading in relation to an investment firm involved in the disastrous takeover of Rangers FC. Aiden Earley, 55, Richard Spurway, 68, Douglas Ware, 71, Allan Biggar, 62, allegedly concealed the insolvency of Worthington Group plc from shareholders and the Stock Exchange. Earley is a former business partner and friend of Craig Whyte, who bought the debt-stricken Scottish club from Sir David Murray in May 2011. Whyte had a seven per…