Two arrested by police investigating Belfast fertility clinic released on bail

"This investigation is complex, sensitive and remains ongoing."

POLICE CAR
Author: Chelsie KealeyPublished 12th Dec 2022
Last updated 13th Dec 2022

Detectives investigating a fertility clinic in Belfast have arrested two people in their 40s.

The man and woman were questioned in relation to several offences, including money laundering, breaches of the Medicines Act and fraud-related matters.

On Tuesday morning, police said the pair had been released on bail.

Detectives from the PSNI's Criminal Investigation Branch have been conducting the investigation into the clinic in the Lisburn Road area of the city.

Chief Inspector Ian Wilson from the Economic Crime Unit said: ""These arrests were made in relation to several offences including money laundering, breaches of the Medicines Act and fraud related matters.

"This investigation is complex, sensitive and remains ongoing."

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