Simon Morris (businessman) explained

Simon Morris (born 1977) is a British business entrepreneur specialising in property.

Simon Morris
Birth Date:	1977
Occupation:	Entrepreneur

Career

In 2008, SRM Holdings went into administration. This was primarily due to negative publicity from a BBC Panorama documentary, which later turned out to be without foundation and after extensive investigation no charges where ever bought.^{[1] [2]}

Two weeks after his businesses went bust, Morris was arrested as part of an investigation into money laundering and conspiracy to defraud based on allegations brought up by the administrations of the companies involved.^[3] Morris was convicted of blackmail and sentenced to 18 months in prison.^{[4] [5]}

Simon Morris has since operated in an Investment Business in London and offers guides and advice on investment options in London.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Transcript – Bursting the House Price Bubble . BBC Panorama.
2. Web site: Fraud probe dropped into ex-Leeds United director . The Jewish Chronicle.
3. Web site: Property tycoon. BBC. 25 October 2011. 21 July 2014.
4. Web site: Ex Leeds United director convicted of blackmail. 16 March 2021. thejc.com.
5. Web site: National Crime Agency v Hussain & Ors [2020] EWHC 432 (Admin) England and Wales High Court (Administrative Court) Judgment Law CaseMine]. 16 March 2021. casemine.com.
6. Web site: Investing your pension into the property market. 5 April 2015. Daily Express. 5 June 2015.