A MAN and woman from Earley have been arrested on money laundering charges.

The 37-year-old man and 34-year old woman were arrested in an early mornng raid at the home.

The duo were arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending and money laundering.

Two other business address were also targetted by England Illegal Money Lending, Wokingham Trading Standards and Thames Valley Police.

Tony Quigley, Head of Service for the National Illegal Money Lending Team, said: “We will continue to work to combat loan sharks.

"They can cause untold misery to the most disadvantaged in our communities.

"We would urge anyone with information about loan sharking or victims of loan sharks to contact the team on 0300 555 2222.”