Arrests in money laundering probe

2011-05-18 11:12:31

18 May 2011 Last updated at 20:10 Share this page Delicious Digg Facebook reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Email Print Fifteen arrested in money laundering inquiry One of the properties raided in Rochdale

Fifteen people have been arrested across England in an investigation into the suspected laundering of more than £200m.

More than 250 officers from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and police raided properties in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Yorkshire and Nottingham.

The raids were part of a long-running investigation, codenamed Operation Enigma, HMRC said.

HMRC said the activity "sent a clear message" about money laundering.

Seven people, four men and three women aged between 32 and 71, were arrested in Rochdale.

A 31-year-old man was arrested in Manchester.

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