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London Police Arrest Duo in Housing Fraud Probe

9/5/2025

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City of London Police arrested two individuals in a housing fraud investigation.
The arrests relate to potential corruption within Barking and Dagenham Council's housing department.
Multiple warrants were executed in Dagenham and Essex by the domestic corruption unit.
The investigation examines the allocation of several hundred council properties from November 2020 to December 2024.
Barking and Dagenham Council and BD Reside are cooperating with the police.

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City of London Police arrested two individuals in a housing fraud investigation.
The arrests relate to potential corruption within Barking and Dagenham Council's housing department.
Multiple warrants were executed in Dagenham and Essex by the domestic corruption unit.
The investigation examines the allocation of several hundred council properties from November 2020 to December 2024.
Barking and Dagenham Council and BD Reside are cooperating with the police.