Council Launches Counter-Fraud Investigation into Contracts Awarded to Firms with Alleged Undeclared Links to Officers and Councillor Tuesday, October 7, 2025 procurement fraud investigation council conflict whistleblower cotswold contracts transparency oversight Cotswold District Council has initiated a counter-fraud investigation following whistleblower concerns raised in October 2024. The probe focuses on contracts awarded to several firms that allegedly have undisclosed … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Safeguards Following Jailing of Man Holding Four Council Jobs Simultaneously Monday, October 6, 2025 fraud council employment safeguards oversight governance investigation accountability publicsector whistleblower Bryn Howells has been jailed after it was uncovered that he held four council jobs simultaneously, earning at least £236,000 during this period. This case has sparked significant questions regarding the effectiveness of … Read More
Fraudsters Pretending to Be Police Officers Steal £25k Worth of Jewellery Saturday, September 20, 2025 fraud scam police deception jewellery theft crime safety warning investigation Police are investigating a series of fraudulent incidents in which scammers posing as police officers have tricked a victim out of £25,000 in jewellery. The criminals contact individuals, often claiming to be law enforcement … Read More
Warning Issued After Woman Loses £3,000 to Fake Police Courier Scam Friday, September 19, 2025 scam fraud police chealtham bishopscleeve courier phonefraud moneyloss warnings security Police are warning residents in Cheltenham and Bishop’s Cleeve to be vigilant following a recent scam in which a woman was tricked into handing over £3,000 to a fake courier. The scammers posed as Detective Inspector … Read More
Warning Issued Over Scam Calls About Urgent Drain Repairs Thursday, September 4, 2025 scam drains repairs telephone police alert security fraud consumer safety Authorities are cautioning the public about a new wave of scam calls targeting homeowners. Scammers posing as drain repair specialists are contacting individuals, falsely claiming their drains require immediate and costly … Read More
Warning Issued Over Phone Scams Involving Drain Repairs Thursday, September 4, 2025 scams drains telephone repairs fraud police warnings homeowners security consumer Authorities have issued a warning about a new telephone scam targeting homeowners. Scammers are calling people, falsely claiming that their drains require immediate and costly repairs. These fraudulent callers pressure … Read More