FCA and NCA arrest three in insider dealing and money laundering operation
The FCA and National Crime Agency arrested three people on 13 October in a coordinated operation against a suspected organised crime group accused of insider dealing and money laundering. More than 100 staff searched five homes and seized over 30 devices. This segment covers what the regulator has confirmed so far and how it fits the FCA's stated push against market abuse by organised crime.
- Three arrests on 13 October followed a joint FCA-NCA operation; over 100 staff searched five homes in London and Manchester.
- Investigators seized more than 30 mobile phones, laptops and tablets; all three suspects are being interviewed at police stations.
- In 2025/26 the FCA secured four insider dealing convictions, including two record sentences totalling 11 years, and fined 12 people £1.77m.