New arrest in Spain in 'Iron Man' money laundering investigation
The police in Barcelona arrested a 38-year-old man last Sunday in the money laundering investigation 'Iron Man'. The man is suspected of involvement in the laundering of 44.5 million euros and 5.8 million dollars. Two people were previously convicted in the Netherlands for this.
The police arrested the man on Sunday, May 11, in Barcelona. He had been wanted internationally for two days and was arrested in a hotel in the Spanish city. This was announced by the police on Thursday afternoon.
The suspect is suspected of being involved in the laundering of at least EUR 44.5 million and USD 5.8 million in the period from April 2019 to November 2020. He is also suspected of trading in hashish and cocaine.