Derry man arrested in council fraud and bribery probe
A 59-year-old man has been arrested in the Waterside area of the city on suspicion of fraud by false representation, bribery, money laundering offences
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's CID have made three arrests, including one in Derry, as part of an ongoing investigation.
This follows a report received in May 2024 linked to a local council body concerning suspected fraud.
Today, Wednesday, March 4, a 39-year-old man has been arrested in the Ballymoney area on suspicion of multiple fraud offences, bribery, misconduct in public office, money laundering offences and forgery.
In the Waterside area of Derry a 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation, bribery, money laundering offences.
A 39-year-old woman has also been arrested in the Ballymoney area on suspicion of converting criminal property.
Searches at a number of properties are currently ongoing as part of the investigation.
All three remain in custody at this time.