Fraud Investigation: Police say burglary inquiry isn't being held up

Friday, 20 March 2015 00:00

A suspect was arrested last night for conspiracy offences and money laundering on the Isle of Man.

The accused was apprehended at around 7:15pm - having previously been arrested and questioned by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.

The Isle of Man Constabulary's Financial Investigation Team is looking for another individual for the same offences - who it's believed is in the UK.

Searches were still being carried out around Douglas yesterday and will continue today.

Inspector Derek Flint explains how the £21 million investigation is being managed:

He says work is still progressing on other local cases as before:

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