01/06/2016

Two Men Released In Relation To Fraud Investigation

Two men have arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) in connection with a fraud investigation linked to a property deal in Northern Ireland have been released on bail.

The men were arrested following searches in the Co Down area.

The investigation, which is being carried out by the NCA, is in relation to the National Asset Management Agency (Nama) selling its Northern Ireland portfolio to Cerberus for £1.2 billion in 2014.

(CD)

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