Fraud Investigation: Another suspect arrested tonight

Thursday, 19 March 2015 00:00

A suspect has been arrested tonight in relation to conspiracy offences and money laundering on the Isle of Man.

The accused was stopped at around 7:15pm upon arrival into the Island - having previously been arrested and questioned by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.

The Isle of Man Constabulary's Financial Investigation Team is seeking the whereabouts of another individual for the same offences - believed to be in the UK.

Searches have been continuing today around Douglas - and are likely to continue tomorrow.

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