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unauthorised firms

Regulatory document and envelope representing FCA enforcement action and investigation into unlawful financial promotions

FCA Arrests Three in Unlawful Financial Promotions Probe

5 hours ago by Alexander Covtun

LONDON, May 1, 2026 — The Financial Conduct Authority said Friday that three individuals have been arrested as part of an investigation into suspected unlawful financial promotions, according to a statement.

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