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30/01/2015
Eleven Arrested Over Laundering Of Fraud Proceeds
Police have arrested 11 men on suspicion of laundering the proceeds of alcohol and VAT fraud.
The arrests were made when HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) officers raided 11 residential properties and eight businesses in London, Berkshire, East Sussex and Buckinghamshire.
HMRC said that the alleged fraud involved around £50m in evaded duty and tax.
Officers also seized £400,000 in cash, computers and business records during the searches.
(MH/JP)
The arrests were made when HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) officers raided 11 residential properties and eight businesses in London, Berkshire, East Sussex and Buckinghamshire.
HMRC said that the alleged fraud involved around £50m in evaded duty and tax.
Officers also seized £400,000 in cash, computers and business records during the searches.
(MH/JP)
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