British Continental team insist they will race in 2025 despite fraud accusations against Swiss backer

Hess Cycling say allegations against team owner are part of a wider 'smear campaign'

Hess cycling team
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British Continental team Hess Cycling have dismissed fraud allegations against the team's backer, London-based Swiss businessman Rolf Hess, and insist that they will race as planned in the coming season.

Reports recently emerged that entrepreneur Rolf Hess is currently under investigation in Spain after allegations of fraud were made against his firm, United Global Water Holdings Limited (UGW).

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