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22/06/2016
Seven Arrested In Connection With Online Fraud And Money Laundering
Seven people have been arrested in connection with online fraud and money laundering.
Three men, aged 26, 55 and 69, and four women, aged 20, 34, 42 and 48, were arrested in the Belfast, Bangor and Downpatrick areas on suspicion of fraud by false representation, conspiracy to defraud and money laundering offences.
The arrests were made after police carried out 10 house searches.
Detective Inspector Katherine Montgomery, from the Economic Crime Unit, said: "The aim of this operation is to apprehend those allegedly involved in online fraud and money laundering. It comes after police received a substantial number of reports from victims who had been scammed online whilst believing they were purchasing high value goods from popular websites.
"These arrests reflect our continued commitment to dealing robustly with those involved in Fraud and Financial Crime and provide reassurance to the community that this type of organised crime will not be tolerated."
(CD)
Three men, aged 26, 55 and 69, and four women, aged 20, 34, 42 and 48, were arrested in the Belfast, Bangor and Downpatrick areas on suspicion of fraud by false representation, conspiracy to defraud and money laundering offences.
The arrests were made after police carried out 10 house searches.
Detective Inspector Katherine Montgomery, from the Economic Crime Unit, said: "The aim of this operation is to apprehend those allegedly involved in online fraud and money laundering. It comes after police received a substantial number of reports from victims who had been scammed online whilst believing they were purchasing high value goods from popular websites.
"These arrests reflect our continued commitment to dealing robustly with those involved in Fraud and Financial Crime and provide reassurance to the community that this type of organised crime will not be tolerated."
(CD)
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