Raids in Bolton under probe into 'nuisance' car finance marketing texts

NewsGreater Manchester NewsBoltonThe UK's data regulator has issued a statement11:53, 30 Jul 2026Raids have taken place in Bolton as part of a major probe into suspected 'nuisance' marketing linked to car finance. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) revealed details of the operation on Thursday.‌The data regulator, in a statement, said more than 12 million complaints about marketing text messages have been submitted by the public since September 2025.‌It said search warrants were executed across the UK on Wednesday - including in Bolton, Burnley, Liverpool, London and Swansea.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterIn a statement, the regulator said: "The ICO is working alongside the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Advertising Sta