The Ioannina Sub-Directorate for Crime Prevention and Investigation arrested a 60-year-old British man who was wanted for money laundering.

According to Epiruspost, the 60-year-old British national was wanted under a European Arrest Warrant issued by Spanish authorities for money laundering and participation in a criminal organization.

The arrest took place yesterday morning during a targeted police check in the city of Ioannina. While verifying the 60-year-old’s identity, it was discovered that a European Arrest Warrant issued by the Spanish judicial authorities was pending against him.

Serious charges from Spanish authorities
According to the indictment, the British national is charged with the offenses of money laundering and participation in a criminal organization.

According to Spanish authorities, these charges carry a maximum prison sentence of up to nine years.

The 60-year-old is in custody and is expected to be brought before the competent prosecutor, so that the necessary procedures can be initiated to execute the European Arrest Warrant and extradite him to Spain.