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Conor Coyle

Man arrested at Belfast International Airport on suspicion of construction jobs fraud

Police have arrested a man at Belfast International Airport as part of an investigation into a series of frauds in the Fermanagh and Omagh area.

The 36-year-old was detained after arriving on a flight to the airport on Thursday evening.

He was arrested on suspicion of theft and fraud by false representation and remains in custody.

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A police spokesperson said the arrest relates to a series of construction jobs in the area for which deposits were taken but work not completed.

"Detectives investigating a series of frauds in the Fermanagh and Omagh areas arrested a 36-year-old man after he arrived on a flight to Belfast International Airport yesterday evening (Thursday, March 17)," police said.

"He was arrested on suspicion of offences including theft and fraud by false representation and remains in custody, assisting with enquiries at this time.

"The arrest relates to incidents reported to police between February 14, 2022 and March 16, 2022, involving several construction jobs for which deposits were paid but work was not completed."

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