A British couple arrested in connection with theft and money laundering from the Accountant General’s Department will find out if they are to face charges next year.

Jeff and Samantha Bevan were quizzed by police in Wales as part of a cross-Atlantic investigation into the disappearance of money from Government funds earlier this year.

Mr Bevan, 47, and Mrs Bevan, 48, previously lived in Bermuda and Mr Bevan is believed to have worked in a managerial position for the Bermuda Government.

The pair, together with two further suspects from Leicester, have already been interviewed as part of the investigation.

The Bevans were originally bailed until this month, but now police in Wales have extended their bail date as their inquiries continue.

Mr and Mrs Bevan of Cwmbran will now have to appear at Newport Central Police Station on January 27 to find out whether they will be charged with an offence or no further action will be taken.

A statement from South Wales Police said: “South Wales Police is working alongside Bermuda Police Service following an allegation of theft and money laundering.

“A 47-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman from the Cwmbran area have been arrested.

“Both have been released on police bail and due to appear at Newport Central Police Station on January 27th 2015.

“A further two suspects from Leicester have been arrested in relation to this incident and also released on bail.”

At present nobody has been charged with an offence in connection with the investigation.

The exact sum of money allegedly stolen has not been revealed, but it is believed to be a significant amount.

The Accountant General’s department is responsible for all monies paid into or out of the government and monitors the funds in all accounts.