The Electoral Commission confirmed it is investigating a group called the Muslim Friends of Labour, which gave the party £100,000 a month .
Glasgow-based Imran Khand is alleged to have injected large sums into the organisation. But as his cash did not go direct to Labour, his identity remained secret.
Until recently the organisation donated only small amounts, but it is now the party's second biggest non-union donor.
Until recently the organisation donated only small amounts, but it is now the party's second biggest non-union donor.
The Muslim Friends of Labour - registered to a PO box in South London - is an "unincorporated" association, which it means it does not have to identify people who give it money. But the commission is investigating its status amid allegations that it is actually a members' association, made up "wholly or mainly" of members of a political party.
If so, it would be breaking the law by failing to disclose the details of any donor of more than £5,000.
Mr Khand could not be contacted.
It is my duty as your MSP to to be honest and transparent about who funds this great party of mine. G.F,MSP
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