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Wealthy Russian businessman, 58, is arrested at his London home by National Crime Agency's anti-kleptocracy unit on suspicion of money laundering

A wealthy Russian businessman has been arrested at his London home on suspicion of money-laundering. 

The National Crime Agency said it had conducted a major operation to arrest the unnamed 58-year-old, who is also suspected of conspiracy to defraud the Home Office and conspiracy to commit perjury.

He was arrested on Thursday at his multi-million-pound residence in London by officers from the NCA's Combatting Kleptocracy Cell.

A 35-year-old man, employed at the premises, was arrested nearby on suspicion of money laundering and obstruction of an NCA Officer after he was seen leaving the address with a bag found to contain thousands of pounds in cash.

A third man, aged 39, who is the former boyfriend of the businessman's current partner, was arrested at his home in Pimlico, London, for offences including money laundering and conspiracy to defraud.

More than 50 officers were involved in the operation at the businessman's London property.

A number of digital devices and a significant quantity of cash was recovered following extensive searches by NCA investigators.

All three individuals were interviewed by the NCA, and have been released on bail.

Graeme Biggar, Director General of the NCA, said: 'The NCA's Combatting Kleptocracy Cell, only established this year, is having significant success investigating potential criminal activity

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