Two Wrexham Men Arrested After Tax Fraud & Money Laundering Raids

Two men from Wrexham have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation by HM Revenue and Customs into a suspected tobacco excise and money laundering fraud.

HMRC, accompanied by officers from North Wales Police, searched six private and business addresses: three in Wrexham, two in Welshpool and one in Connah’s Quay on Tuesday 22nd of March.

A quantity of suspected illicit tobacco and cigarettes were seized during the operation, with 14,500 suspected illicit cigarettes and 24.90 kg of suspected illicit Hand Rolling Tobacco seized during the raids.

Zoe Ellerbeck, Assistant Director, Fraud Investigation Service, HMRC said: “HMRC takes tax fraud seriously and will not hesitate to investigate those suspected of stealing public funds.

“We ask anyone with information about people who may be involved in this type of fraud to contact the 24-hour Hotline on 0800 59 5000.”

The two local men, aged 21 and 30, have been released on bail until June.

HMRC say enquiries are continuing.