A MAN was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of illegal money lending and money laundering after an operation in Leigh.
Documents and electronic devices were seized following a raid on a property in the town.
A 59-year-old man was taken into custody as part of the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) operation in partnership with Wigan Council Trading Standards and Greater Manchester Police.
He was released under investigation pending further enquiries.
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