Early morning disruption to tackle suspected money laundering in Greater Manchester results in cash

Our Economic Crime Unit were out making arrests this morning after two warrants were executed simultaneously as part of a money laundering operation in Greater Manchester.

The warrants were conducted by the Economic Crime Unit and two men aged 42 and 48 have today (Tuesday 14 January 2025) been arrested on suspicion of money laundering.

Today’s arrests are part of a sustained crackdown which has spanned over 20 months into individuals suspected of being involved in high level money laundering offences in the Greater Manchester area.

Cash seized 

As part of the investigation, the group are believed to be profiting from organised immigration crime in Manchester.

The two men arrested remain in custody ahead of being questioned by detectives from GMP’s Economic Crime Unit.

Two properties have been searched and £3500 in cash was located and has now been seized.

Detective Inspector Sarah Langley who leads our Money Laundering Team, said: “As a unit we continue to push forwards with this investigation. We will always be robust in our approach to tackling money laundering, and the action today is part of longstanding crackdown.

“Those who choose to launder money on behalf of criminals are equally as culpable on bringing violence and destruction to local communities and we will work with this same momentum into the new year, seizing cash and assets from those who wish to harm our communities. We are asking the public to remain vigilant and if you see, or suspect something is wrong, tell us, and we can do something about it.

“We’re making significant progress in our mission to cut off the illicit funds of organised criminals and anyone who has any concerns or information about suspicious financial activity, should report to police online, if able, at www.gmp.police.uk or via 101.”