Probe into alleged bribery and fraud at university

The University of Greater Manchester was formerly known as Bolton University
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Police have raided seven homes across the country as part of an investigation into "serious allegations of fraud and bribery" at the University of Greater Manchester.
The properties in Greater Manchester and the south of England were searched to allow detectives to "seize as much evidence as possible", Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.
No arrests have been made as part of the investigation, which began earlier this year following reports by the Manchester Mill, external on allegations of racism, financial misconduct and bullying at the university.
GMP Assistant Chief Constable Rick Jackson said the raids were part of the "very initial stages of what is set to be a complex and lengthy investigation".
Commons leader Lucy Powell MP revealed in March that police were involved in an investigation after "very serious allegations" were made against the institution.
The university, which has about 900 staff, was formerly known as the University of Bolton until a name change was announced in December 2024.
About 11,000 students attend the university.
Suspected fraud
The investigation was also launched after a report from Price Waterhouse Cooper commissioned by the university's fraud response panel.
Officers have said they are engaged with the regulator the Office for Students about the case.
Assistant Chief Constable Jackson said he knew there "may be concerns from the thousands of people who study and work" at the university.
The institution would "continue to receive relevant updates", he said.
Detectives are working with the university to encourage anyone with information that might be relevant to the case to come forward.
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