Elderly targeted in West Midlands pilgrimage fraud case, two men arrested
The two suspects, aged 22 and 23, were arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation and money laundering.
Two men have been arrested after a major investigation into Hajj pilgrimage fraud in Birmingham.
Dozens of people, the majority of which are elderly were duped into paying for a Hajj pilgrimage, that was not organised.
Victims were told that they would need to pay a fee for visa, travel and accommodation costs for the pilgrimage.
However, none of these arrangements were made.
The two suspects, two men, aged 22 and 23 were arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation and money laundering.
The suspects were arrested after police conducted search warrants at three addresses in Birmingham.
The Hajj pilgrimage is an important part of the Muslim faith.