Detectives question Co Antrim employee over money transfer

A company employee in the Lisburn area has been arrested on suspicion of fraud after a director reported concerns the 27-year-old man had transferred money from the business to their personal account.
By Mark Rainey
Published 22nd Dec 2021, 18:28 BST
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The suspect was detained on Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of fraud by abuse of position and was last night being questioned by detectives from Lisburn CID.

A PSNI spokesman said: “Following further enquiries the male was arrested and two vehicles were seized by officers from a property in the Ballyclare area. He remains in custody assisting police with enquiries.

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“We would ask all businesses to remain vigilant if they believe that fraudulent activity is taking place at this time. If you believe that you or your business may be a victim of this type of offence, please contact police on 101.”

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