Vulnerable Man Loses Hundreds After Wallet Stolen From Wheelchair Monday, August 11, 2025 theft wallet theft-investigation wheelchair police crime victim fraud money investigation A vulnerable man recently fell victim to theft when his wallet was stolen directly from his wheelchair. Following the incident, hundreds of pounds were mysteriously withdrawn from his bank accounts, leaving him in financial … Read More
Director Jailed for Misusing £300,000 on Disney Trips and Gadgets Saturday, August 2, 2025 fraud embezzlement corporatecrime disneyworld luxury gadgets creditcards theft prison sentencing David Carr, a company director, has been sentenced to prison after misappropriating £300,000 of corporate funds to finance lavish trips to Disney World, as well as to purchase expensive gadgets and computers. Carr exploited … Read More
Gloucestershire Criminals Sentenced to Jail in July 2025 for Serious Offenses Friday, August 1, 2025 gloucestershire crime justice sentencing law police offenders courts violence fraud In July 2025, courts in Gloucestershire handed down several significant jail sentences for a range of serious crimes. From violent offenses to large-scale fraud, local law enforcement and the judiciary have demonstrated a … Read More
Council Worker Jailed for Fraudulently Holding Four Concurrent Public Sector Jobs Thursday, July 17, 2025 fraud council employment misconduct publicsector investigation courts payroll disclosure staffing Bryn Howells, a council employee, faced court after it was revealed he simultaneously held four jobs, accumulating at least £236,000 in salaries and benefits. Between February 2022 and June 2023, Howells worked as a Strategic … Read More
'I paid for National Lottery ticket that won £4 million - but got none of the cash' Sunday, May 18, 2025 nationallottery fraud theft lottery scratchcard identity police manchester court In 2019, Joshua Addyman purchased a National Lottery scratchcard from a Londis store in London, unaware that the winning ticket, which turned out to be worth £4 million, was bought using his stolen bank card details. The … Read More
New Map Reveals Gloucester as Most Crime-Prone Area in Gloucestershire Despite Overall County Crime Drop Saturday, May 17, 2025 gloucestershire crime gloucester crimerate safety survey fraud theft violence domesticabuse Crime rates in Gloucestershire are on the decline, but a newly released interactive map highlights Gloucester as the county’s most dangerous area, where approximately one in three residents have fallen victim to crime. In … Read More