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3 Arrested Over £1.9 Million PPE Fraud Targeting US and German Firms

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3 Arrested Over £1.9 Million PPE Fraud Targeting US and German Firms
The National Crime Agency arrests a woman on suspicion of PPE fraud during raids in Loughborough, England, on Feb. 9, 2023. National Crime Agency
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Three people have been arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) in England as part of an investigation into an international fraud involving personal protection equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A husband and wife—who have not been named—have been arrested in Loughborough, Leicestershire, while a third man was arrested in the Lancashire seaside resort of Lytham St. Annes.

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Chris Summers is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories, with a particular interest in crime, policing and the law.
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