Three Arrested in NCA Crackdown on London Multi-Million Pound Money Laundering Plot
A 58-year-old man was grabbed by the National Crime Agency (NCA) on Thursday, suspected of laundering money, defrauding the Home Office, and plotting perjury. His identity remains under wraps.
Bags of Cash Spark Arrests
Nearby, a 35-year-old man who works at the businessman’s luxury London residence was hauled in for money laundering and obstructing officers. He was caught leaving with a bag stuffed full of thousands of pounds in cash.
Adding to the drama, a 39-year-old man – the ex-boyfriend of the businessman’s current partner – was arrested at his Pimlico home. He faces charges including money laundering and conspiracy to defraud.
Massive Operation by NCA’s New Kleptocracy Unit
More than 50 officers from the NCA’s Combatting Kleptocracy Cell swooped on the businessman’s lavish home. They confiscated a haul of digital devices and a large sum of cash during their search.
“The NCA’s Combatting Kleptocracy Cell, only established this year, is having significant success investigating potential criminal activity by oligarchs, the professional service providers that support and enable them and those linked to the Russian regime,” said Graeme Biggar, NCA director general.
“We will continue to use all the powers and tactics available to us to disrupt this threat.”
All three men are now out on bail as the investigation continues.
