12 arrested as part of money laundering investigation

Twelve people from north Kent, Medway, Essex and London have been arrested in connection with reports of money laundering offences.

Seven men and women were detained after officers executed warrants at addresses in the early hours of Tuesday 30 July 2024. A further five were taken into custody on the following day.

The enforcement followed the arrest of a 53-year-old man from Gravesend and a 43-year-old man from Rochester, earlier this year.

Large quantities of cash were recovered from two vehicles and, whilst both men were bailed, an investigation commenced into the suspected organised, large-scale laundering of money. Officers have so far recovered more than £100,000.

The two suspects were arrested again during the latest search along with eight men aged between 38 and 49, and two women aged 39 and 40.

Those detained have all been bailed to return to the police between 29 and 31 October, pending further enquiries.