Three people have been arrested
as part of an international investigation into PPE fraud worth millions of pounds.
The National Crime Agency said the man in his 50s is believed to have set up a UK company solely to run a fraudulent scheme allowing him to profit from personal protective equipment shortages at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. His wife is believed to have helped launder the proceeds, while the third man is believed to have aided the scheme.
Mick Pope, NCA branch commander, said: “During the pandemic, both individuals and businesses were impacted by criminal opportunists. The NCA prioritised and tackled a range of serious organised crime threats, including fraud.
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