Six people were arrested following months-long investigations into alleged usury and money laundering conducted by the Police Financial Crimes Investigations Department, police said.
On Monday morning, police carried out an operation in Triq Stiefnu Zerafa and Triq is-Santissima Trinità in Marsa, from where the suspects are alleged to have been operating. As part of the investigations carried out so far, police identified around 50 alleged victims.
During searches conducted in a number of residences in these streets, police seized thousands of euros in cash, exotic animals, and other items considered relevant to the ongoing investigation.
An inquiry is being led by Magistrate Joe Mifsud.
Police investigations into the case are ongoing.
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