Three arrests in major FCA operation against criminal insider dealing ring

The FCA has conducted a major operation to disrupt a suspected organised criminal group for engaging in insider dealing and money laundering. On 13 October, 3 individuals were arrested following a joint operation by the FCA and the National Crime Agency (NCA). More than 100 FCA and NCA staff took part in searches at 5 residential premises in London and Manchester.More than 30 mobile phones, laptops and tablets were seized in searches conducted by FCA investigators.All 3 suspects are in the process of being interviewed by the FCA at police stations in London and Manchester.Steve Smart, executiv