Advertisement

Man arrested at airport in connection with Omagh fraud investigation

A 36-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested at Belfast International Airport by detectives investigating a series of alleged frauds in the Fermanagh and Omagh areas.

The arrest relates to incidents reported to police between February 14, 2022 and March 16, 2022, involving several construction jobs for which deposits were paid, but work was not completed.

A PSNI spokesperson said, “He was arrested on suspicion of offences including theft and fraud by false representation and remains in custody, assisting with enquiries at this time.”

Police arrested the man after he arrived on a flight to Belfast International Airport on St Patrick’s Day.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY