UK arrests Russian businessman suspected of links to Putin

sIn identifying the suspectEngland’s National Crime Agency (NCA) said today that more than 50 agents raided the 58-year-old businessman’s London home on Thursday and seized a number of electronic devices and a “significant” amount of cash.

Suspect arrested Conspiracy to commit money laundering, perjury and conspiracy For defrauding the British Home Office responsible for immigration and security.

A 35-year-old man who worked at the suspect’s home was also arrested after he was seen leaving the property with a bag containing thousands of pounds, the agency said.

A third man, 39, was arrested at his homeIn West London, on suspicion of money laundering.

It has had significant success in investigating possible criminal activity by oligarchs who cooperate with and support the Russian regime.

According to the official, the NCA will continue to use all available resources and tactics to “eliminate this menace”.

The arrests come as British authorities work with the United States, the European Union and other countries to strangle the flow of money moved by oligarchs close to Putin after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

According to the British government, the United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on more than 1,300 people and companies, including 120 Russian oligarchs.

In October, the NCA detained another London-based businessman suspected of helping a Russian oligarch targeted by sanctions for concealing ownership of UK assets.

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