An MEP from the UK Independence party (UKIP) is under investigation for fraud after embezzling tens of thousands of pounds of taxpayers’ money by pretending to be someone else.

Bank documents show that Tom Wise channelled nearly £40,000 of public funds into his personal account after claiming it was for an assistant’s salary. He is now being investigated by a European antifraud watchdog, which has asked to interview him and others in connection with the case.

This is potentially the most serious crisis to hit UKIP, which has always held itself up as the party opposed to the European Union “gravy train” .........

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle1434608.ece