Abu Dhabi: British man detained on money laundering charges – News

An international arrest warrant issued against him prompts prosecutors to take legal action against the accused

A British man suspected of money laundering has been arrested in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi prosecutors said on Saturday that an investigation had been launched into a case in which the British national was charged with money laundering. This is at the request of the French authorities.

Prosecutors said they took legal action against the accused under an international arrest warrant issued against him after he was arrested in Abu Dhabi.

The order was issued at the request of French authorities and has received a letter from Interpol calling for his arrest and investigation into money laundering-related charges.

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