It is understood that the police with unmarked cars arrived at many offices of the union with a warrant on Wednesday, April 7. MirrorOnline reports that police left files, documents and a computer about a specific employee, who has said that the union is now part of a criminal investigation.
South Wales police, who are leading the investigation together with the HMRC, said warrants had been executed across the country, including Cheshire and Merseyside. READ MORE:Two people were stabbed in the house as the suspects fled on bicycles A Unite spokesman said: “A Unite employee is now under criminal investigation by the police. The employee’s office at Unite headquarters in Holborn was accessed and investigated by police on a warrant. A South Wales Police Department spokesman said: “The South Wales Police Department has issued warrants for investigations into allegations of bribery, fraud and money laundering. Wales, Dyfed Powys and Northamptonshire Police District. “The joint investigation with the Ministry of Revenue and Customs of His Majesty continues and several suspects will be investigated in due course.” The news follows the union’s new boss, Sharon Graham, who ordered a QC-led investigation into the construction of the Unite the Union Birmingham hotel and conference center. Leaked accounts for the project show that the cost increased to εκατο 98 million £ by the end of 2019. In 2015, media reports claimed that the project was expected to cost 35 εκατο 35 million. Read more related articles Read more related articles
