Officers investigating suspected money-laundering have arrested two teenagers.

Police were called to a bank in Maidstone town centre at 5pm yesterday after staff noticed unusually large amounts of cash passing through an account.

Two 18-year-olds from Aylesford and Sevenoaks were arrested at the bank but were later released released pending further investigation.

After the arrest, police issued a warning to the public to avoid becoming unwittingly involved in money-laundering.

They include:

• No legitimate company will ever ask you to use your own bank account, or ask you to open a new account in your own name, to transfer their money. Don’t accept any job offers that ask you to do this.
• Be especially wary of job offers from people or companies overseas as it will be harder for you to find out if they really are legitimate.
• Never give your financial details to someone you don’t know and trust.
• Never allow anyone to use your bank account not even friends or family.

Police say if you have any suspicions you should:

• Advise your bank immediately.
• Report it to Action Fraudon 0800 555 111or contact the police.
• Break off all contact with the fraudsters.
• Don’t send any more money.