4 Arrested in Multi-Million Pound Fraud Operation

Officers investigating a multi-million pound fraud operation across East Anglia and Surrey have arrested four people in multiple raids.

More than 100 police officers and customs officials raided properties across the East and South East of England in connection with an investigation into fraudulently trading companies. A man and a woman, 26 and 32, were detained in Bedford, a 66 year old man was arrested in Huntingdon and a 46 year old man was arrested in Milton Keynes; all are being held for questioning.

Glenn Wicks, deputy chief investigation officer, said:

"Today's action shows how seriously we take suspected fraud and tax evasion.

"[They] are not victimless crimes as they affect creditors and every taxpayer in the UK."

The investigation was launched after concerns were raised by the Insolvency Service about a number of companies being set up to fail, defrauding creditors out of large sums of money. The investigation was led by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and participated by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), regional organised crime units and officers from Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Thames Valley police forces.

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