Ella Henderson's parents have been arrested by police following a raid on their home.
Officers involved in a money-laundering investigation swooped on two large detached houses owned by Sean and Michelle Henderson in Tetney, near Grimsby, Lincolnshire.
Mrs Henderson, 49, is reported by the Daily Mail to have been arrested when police raided Tetney Manor, the home the family built around five years ago.
While Mr Henderson, 47, who is Ella's manager, is claimed to have been arrested in London.
The newspaper carried pictures of the raid, with officers seen removing filing cabinets and other material from one of the homes.
A neighbour told the paper: "There were police everywhere with cars and flashing blue lights. It was obviously a big raid. The springer spaniel sniffer dogs were out around the house as well.
"I feel sorry for Ella because this is going to affect her career. She has worked so hard and done so well at such a young age."
A Humberside Police spokesperson said: "Officers executed warrants at two addresses in Tetney with the assistance of Lincolnshire Police.
"A 49-year-old woman was arrested in Tetney and taken to Grimsby police station to be questioned in connection with money-laundering offences.
"As part of the same inquiry, a 47-year-old man has been arrested on behalf of Humberside Police by officers from the Met. He will be questioned by Humberside Police."
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