Three people are arrested as Greater Manchester Police launch an investigation into alleged financial crimes involving the University of Greater Manchester, including fraud, bribery and money laundering. Police say the inquiry is being carried out in cooperation with the Crown Prosecution Service’s serious economic crime unit.
According to police statements reported by multiple outlets, investigators are examining potential fraudulent activity exceeding £1 million. The Guardian reports that officers are “exploring evidence” connected to around 60 transactions and more than one million emails, indicating the investigation involves a significant volume of documentary material. The Daily Mail similarly describes the probe as focused on potential fraudulent activity totaling more than £1 million.
At this stage, police describe the matter as an investigation and do not indicate any confirmed findings or outcomes. The arrests mark an early step in the process, with officers continuing to review evidence as part of the wider review of the university-related allegations.
