Emirates airline uses company run by criminals to drive VIPs

John Murphy transferred shares in his business to his daughter Laura before his conviction
John Murphy transferred shares in his business to his daughter Laura before his conviction
BRADLEY ORMESHER/THE TIMES

This article is the subject of a legal complaint from John Murphy

Emirates Airlines is knowingly allowing a criminal gang to transfer its first and business class passengers to and from airports in the UK, an investigation by The Times has found.

The Dubai-based airline is using Professional Chauffeur Services (PCS) despite being aware that the company is run by a group of convicted criminals.

John Murphy, who runs the company, has convictions for multiple offences including conspiracy to defraud, obtaining property by deception, tax evasion and drink driving.

Earlier this year Murphy and three of his gang who work for him at PCS, including his stepson Paul Arslanian and his daughter’s partner, Christopher Lunt, were convicted of fraud for “clocking” cars on an industrial