FCA and NCA join forces to crack down on an insider trading ring
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On October 13, 2026, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said that the FCA and the National Crime Agency (NCA) had launched a joint operation targeting a suspected organized crime group. During the operation, three people were arrested on suspicion of insider trading and money laundering. The two agencies deployed more than 100 staff members and searched five residential properties in London and Manchester. FCA investigators seized more than 30 mobile phones, laptops, and tablet computers. The three arrested suspects are currently being questioned by the FCA at police stations in London and Manchester.
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- FCA (UK)FCA and NCA launch operation targeting insider trading criminal gang, 3 arrested
FCA and NCA launched a joint operation, arresting 3 people suspected of insider trading and money laundering as part of a crackdown on a suspected organised crime group. More than 100 staff from the two agencies searched 5 residential properties in London and Manchester, while FCA investigators seized more than 30 mobile phones, laptops and tablets. The 3 suspects are being questioned by the FCA at police stations in London and Manchester.
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