A FRAUD investigation across three counties has led to police warrants being issued and an arrest in Berkshire over money laundering.

Thames Valley Police have made a total of four arrests as part of a large-scale fraud investigation, the crimes of which span as far back as 2018.

Police said the investigation covers Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Wiltshire, after the discovery of financial irregularities after the collapse of a business.  

There were two warrants carried out in the county and one person arrested.

In Oxfordshire, there were four properties raided and two people arrested, and in Wiltshire two warrants and one person arrested.

Investigating officer, Detective Inspector Duncan Wynn, of the Economic Crime Unit, said: “This morning we have executed these warrants as part of a large and complex fraud investigation.

“Those in custody have been arrested on suspicion of money laundering and fraud offences dating back to 2018.

“As we continue with our investigation, I hope that the action taken today reassures the local communities that we take these offences seriously.”

All those arrested remain in police custody.