A wealthy banker with alleged links to the British royal family has been identified as a suspect in a high-profile investigation into the 'Putney pusher', a notorious figure behind an alleged multi-million pound cocaine ring, The Times reports.
The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, is believed to be one of several high-profile figures being investigated in connection with the ring, which is accused of smuggling large quantities of cocaine into the UK.
The investigation, which is understood to be ongoing, has been led by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and is being supported by the Metropolitan Police.
The 'Putney pusher' is alleged to have been responsible for smuggling millions of pounds worth of cocaine into the UK, with the ring's activities thought to have spanned several years.
The identification of the wealthy banker as a suspect has raised questions about the extent to which those with close ties to the royal family may have been involved in the ring's activities.
The NCA has refused to comment on the specifics of the investigation, but a spokesperson confirmed that several high-profile individuals are being investigated in connection with the ring.