Three arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester
Summary
Three people were arrested in an investigation into financial crimes at the University of Greater Manchester, involving fraud, bribery, and money laundering. The police are examining over £1 million linked to about 60 transactions and planning to build a strong case for prosecution.Key Facts
- Three suspects arrested: two men in their 60s and one woman in her 50s.
- Suspects face charges including money laundering; both men are also suspected of fraud, and one man is suspected of bribery.
- The investigation concerns financial activities at the university from 2014 to 2025.
- Authorities discovered misuse of university funds, including buying a heated dog kennel for private use.
- Police executed warrants at five addresses in different regions on the same day.
- The university was previously known as the University of Bolton and changed its name to the University of Greater Manchester in December 2025.
- The Office for Students started investigating the university’s management and governance in December 2026.
- The university has nearly 11,000 students and is a major employer in Bolton, contributing to the local economy.
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