Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's CID have made three arrests as part of an ongoing investigation.

This follows a report received in May 2024 linked to a local council body concerning suspected fraud.

Today,  Wednesday, 4th March, a 39-year-old man has been arrested in the Ballymoney area on suspicion of multiple fraud offences, bribery, misconduct in public office, money laundering offences and forgery.

A 59-year-old man has been arrested in the Waterside area of Derry/Londonderry on suspicion of fraud by false representation, bribery, money laundering offences.

A 39-year-old woman has also been arrested in the Ballymoney area on suspicion of converting criminal property. 

Searches at a number of properties are currently ongoing as part of the investigation.

All three remain in custody at this time.