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British Woman Accused Of Laundering £1 Billion Arrested While Walking Her Dog

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Arrested in Spain

A British woman accused of laundering £1 billion has been arrested while walking her dog in Spain.

Sarah Panitzke is belileved to have been on the run for almost nine years.

Ms. Panitzke is alleged to have laundered money through Spain, Andorra and Dubai as part of a VAT fraud.

Spanish authorities claim the 47 year-old is the only member of a gang that remained free.

16 people have previously been sentenced to prison regarding money laundering. 

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