A Finchley man has been charged as part of an investigation into money launderers and mortgage fraudsters.

At 4.30am yesterday morning, 165 officers from the MPS Specialist, Organised and Economic Crime Command carried out raids at 13 addresses across London, Hertfordshire and Essex.

Eight people were arrested including Jamie McLean, 42, of Dukes Avenue who was charged with money laundering and fraud by false representation.

He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday May 13.