Former Spurs owner Joe Lewis was investigated by the FA for alleged unlawful conduct.

New information has surfaced revealing that Joe Lewis was in trouble with the FA three years ago, with Tottenham’s former principal owner reportedly investigated over suspected illegal activity.

Lewis, the Bahamas-based billionaire who founded ENIC and oversaw Tottenham Hotspur’s ownership for many years, previously pleaded guilty to insider trading after being accused of sharing confidential information with “romantic partners and his private pilots.”

This development did not impact Spurs, as Lewis had already transferred control of the club and other assets to the Lewis Family Trusts before the indictment.

It has now come to light that in 2022—while he was still Tottenham’s principal owner—Lewis was also examined by the FA for allegedly betting on football matches.
According to The Sun, the FA opened an inquiry after receiving claims that Lewis had placed wagers on games, something prohibited by the governing body’s regulations, which forbid any club-associated player or official from betting on football in any form.

FA disciplinary officials were alerted to the allegations and launched an investigation that year. However, the case was later closed with a conclusion that no further action was needed against the now 88-year-old. Tottenham, as well as representatives for Lewis and his company Tavistock, declined to comment on the matter.

Lewis family now fully in control of Tottenham
Following Daniel Levy’s departure in September, Joe Lewis’s children, Vivienne and Charles Lewis, have assumed full ownership responsibilities at the club. In addition, long-time associate and City financier Peter Charrington has been appointed Spurs’ non-executive chairman.

Both Vivienne and Charles have been highly visible around the club in recent months, frequently attending matches both at home and away.