The Manchester businessman whose home and offices were raided by police in connection with a probe into alleged IRA money laundering has admitted links with the family of alleged IRA chief of staff, Thomas 'Slab' Murphy.
Speaking at a news conference in Manchester, Dermot Craven said his company managed properties for Frank Murphy, who is Thomas Murphy's brother.
However, Mr Craven pleaded his innocence and said he may have been duped.
Last week, Northern Ireland's Asset Recovery Agency raided the homes of Mr Craven and his business partner, Brian Pepper, as well as the head office of their company, The Craven Group, claiming they were linked to a £30 million alleged IRA property empire.
