Arrests made in investigation into organised crime group linked to money laundering & fraud
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Officers from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU), supported by Greater Manchester Police, have made arrests as part of an ongoing investigation into an organised crime group (OCG) suspected of large-scale financial crime across the region.
The activity forms part of an investigation targeting individuals believed to be involved in money laundering, tax evasion and fraud.
Last week (Tuesday 16 June 2026), officers executed four search warrants at residential and commercial properties in Prestwich, Cheetham Hill and Preston.
As a result of the operation:
- A 50-year-old man from Preston and a 42-year-old man from Prestwich were arrested on suspicion of money laundering and related offences
- Approximately £140,000 in cash was seized, along with other assets believed to be linked to criminal activity
Both men have since been interviewed and released on bail pending further enquiries.
The investigation remains ongoing.