A former darts world champion Tax has been banned from running companies after failing to pay more than £ 450,000.
Rob Cross, Nickname “Voltage”, Who won the PDC World Darts Championship in 2018The taxpayer’s dishonesty fell on the money out of the company, which he collected his earnings.
Current world number nine Establish Rob Cross Darts Limited in 2017, and it took more than £ 1.4 million for victory and sponsorship as he began the most successful magic of his career.
But, before Mr. Cross assumed the company in 2023, he fired £ 300,000, which should have been paid to the creditors, including His Excellency Revenue and Customs (HMRC), admitting that it was “for the risk and final barrier of HMRC”.
He took more than £ 400,000 from the company as a director’s loan before the company was assumed. Meanwhile, £ 665,419 was paid to someone’s personal account with a link to Shri Cross.
By the time it went into liquidation, Rob Cross Darts Limited made the taxman outstanding a total of £ 465,403.
Mr. Cross ban, approved by Business Secretary Jonathan ReynoldsIt will prevent him from promoting, making or managing a company without the permission of the court.
Insolvency service Failure to pay the correct amount of tax of Mr. Cross directly affects the capacity of the government to fund important public services such as NHS, schools, transport infrastructure and our national defense “.
Chief investigator Kevin Reid said: “Rob Cross’s company owes more than £ 400,000. Corporation tax When it went into liquidation alone. For more than three years, he withdrew funds from the company, which should have gone to HMRC and other creditors.
“This case shows that we will take action against directors who deprive public purse of very important funds. Rules apply equally to all in business, and we all expects the directors of the company to follow their legal responsibilities.
“Constantly implementing these rules is important to maintain a level playground and prevent companies from getting unfair competitive advantage on compliance businesses that fulfill their tax obligations properly.”
Mr. Cross was approached for comment.
Along with the 2018 World Darts Championship title, he has won five world series of Darts titles.
His most recent title came in this year’s Dutch Darts Masters competition, where he defeated fan favorite Stephen Binting 8–5 in the final.
The surname of Mr. Cross comes from his pre -work as an electrician, which he did in 2017 even turning the professional.
