Detectives arrest 10 Victorian men over dodgy builder probe

TEN Victorian men have been arrested by fraud and extortion detectives over an investigation into dodgy builders.

Ten men have been arrested by detectives over an investigation into dodgy builders. Generic picture

TEN men have been arrested by detectives over an investigation into dodgy builders.

Fraud and extortion squad investigators picked up the 10 men this week as part of a probe into builders operating without licences.

Detectives raided eight businesses and 13 homes across Melbourne. A Sydney address was also raided.

Police said the investigation related to offences are allegedly committed in Victoria between 2013 and 2015.

Those arrested were a 57-year-old from Eden Park, a 70-year-old from Coolaroo, a 59-year-old from Yarra Glen, a 41-year-old from Ivanhoe, a 40-year-old from Keilor, a 43-year-old from Strathmore, a 46-year-old from Melton, a 54-year-old from Werribee, a 55-year-old Gisborne

and a 45-year-old from Ascot Vale

All were released pending further inquiries.

Anyone with more information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au