NCA probe into Baroness Michelle Mone and Doug Barrowman’s company intensifies as 46-year-old man arrested over PPE contracts

A 46-year-old man has been arrested as part of the National Crime Agency’s (NCA) investigation into PPE Medpro.

The suspect, from Barnet, north London, was detained at his home on Wednesday morning, the NCA said.

Conduct an investigation into alleged wrongdoing in the procurement of PPE contracts by PPE Medpro.

Baroness Michelle Mone, 52, and her husband Doug Barrowman, 59, have faced controversy over so-called “VIP lane” contracts awarded to suppliers during the coronavirus pandemic.

PPE Medpro, a consortium led by Mr Barrowman, has been awarded government contracts worth more than £200m to supply personal protective equipment after Lady Mone recommended them to ministers.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has since issued breach of contract proceedings over the 2020 gown supply agreement.

Both Lady Mone and Mr Barrowman deny any wrongdoing.