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Raids in money laundering inquiry Raids in money laundering inquiry
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A Northern Ireland man is believed to be the target of a major cross-border investigation into money laundering. A Northern Ireland man now living in Dublin is believed to be the target of a major cross-border investigation into money laundering.
The Serious Organised Crime Agency and PSNI financial investigators took part.The Serious Organised Crime Agency and PSNI financial investigators took part.
Detectives in Cumbria and officers from the drug enforcement agency in Scotland and the Criminal Assets Bureau in the Irish Republic were also involved.Detectives in Cumbria and officers from the drug enforcement agency in Scotland and the Criminal Assets Bureau in the Irish Republic were also involved.
Police sources said the raids were part of a long-running investigation into an alleged scheme that involved high-level insurance and mortgage fraud. Police sources said the raids were part of a long inquiry into alleged high level insurance and mortgage fraud.
It is believed the man at the centre of the investigation is originally from Northern Ireland, but now lives in Dublin.
Businesses premises and houses have been searched in the Belfast, Bangor, Ballymena and Lisburn areas.Businesses premises and houses have been searched in the Belfast, Bangor, Ballymena and Lisburn areas.
Up to 20 premises were searched in Counties Dublin and Wicklow, and a number of raids were also carried out in England and Scotland.Up to 20 premises were searched in Counties Dublin and Wicklow, and a number of raids were also carried out in England and Scotland.