Luton arrest on money laundering investigation

Metropolitan Police detectives have arrested three men on suspicion of money laundering.

At approximately 4.30am this morning, Wednesday, 24 February, officers executed six search warrants: two addresses in Luton, two in south London, one in north London and one in west London.

They arrested a 26-year-old and a 39-year-old from London, and a 38-year-old from Luton.

The men are currently in custody at south London police station.

The investigation relates to an allegation that money was fraudulently withdrawn from a bank account.

Enquiries are ongoing