Laundering on the high street, it's only possible with bank accounts

On 10 November it was widely reported that police forces in the UK had conducted a four-week campaign of raids on high-street shops and businesses engaged in illegal activity. In collaboration with partners including trading standards, HM Revenue & Customs and the Immigration Service, police moved against barbershops, mini markets, nail salons and car wash operators.

'Corner of the Yard' - an AML professional working in the UK.

On 10 November [2025] it was widely reported [1] that police forces in the UK had conducted a four-week campaign of raids on high-street shops and businesses engaged in illegal activity. In collaboration with partners including trading standards, HM Revenue & Customs and the Immigration Service, police moved against barbershops, mini markets, nail salons and car wash operators.