Legacy Independent Funeral Directors: Third arrest made as investigation into Yorkshire funeral directors continues

A woman, 54, been arrested on suspicion of money laundering.

It comes as part of a pre-planned operation in connection to the investigation into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, Humberside Police said.

A man, 46, who was on bail following his arrest in March this year on suspicion of prevention of a lawful burial, fraud by false representation and fraud by abuse of position in connection to the investigation, has also been arrested today on suspicion of theft, making or supplying articles for use in frauds and offences under the Financial Services Act as part of the pre-planned operation.

He remains in police custody.

A woman, 23, who was previously arrested in March on suspicion of prevention of a lawful burial, fraud by false representation and fraud by abuse of position remains on police bail.

Assistant Chief Constable Thom McLoughlin said: “This remains an extremely complex and sensitive investigation and we continue to follow all lines of enquiry and seek answers for the families involved and those affected by this report.“Three people have now been arrested as part of the investigation, two are in our custody and one remains on police bail whilst investigations continue.“As we enter the fourth month since the initial report came in to us, we continue to keep the families, friends and everyone affected at the heart of everything we do and are committed to working with partners to ensure that they receive the help and support that they need.”