Gang on money laundering charges

A GANG of men, including one from Oldham, will appear at Manchester Crown Court next month charged with money laundering.

Nokhaz Adam Haider (34), of Broomhurst Avenue, Werneth, appeared at Manchester City Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday last week alongside Gurinder Singh (27) of Manchester, and Razwan Munir (38) and Imran Sarwar (31), both of Altrincham. Waqar Afzal (50) and Umar Murtaza Haq (35), both of Manchester appeared in court on Thursday.

Police raided addresses in Cheetham Hill, Salford and Hale Barns, Altrincham, Openshaw, Bolton, Oldham and Sale last November and seized high-value cars designer handbags and shoes, perfume, significant amounts of cash and laptops.

The raids were part of an eight-month investigation into money laundering by organised crime groups across Europe. All six were remanded in custody to appear at crown court on April 1.