Mother Dubbed 'Hayley Escobar' Jailed for 15 Years Over £100k Cocaine Smuggling
Mother-of-two Hayley Williams, dubbed 'Hayley Escobar', jailed for 15 years for smuggling £100k of cocaine into an Isle of Man prison.
Category : Fraud
Man defrauds partner of £5,874 and stalks her after breakup
Curtis Pring, 34, defrauded his partner of £5,874 for home improvements that were never done, then stalked her after she ended the relationship. He was sentenced to 15 months suspended.
Santander Warns of Holiday Scams as Losses Spike 32%
Santander UK reports a 32% rise in holiday scam losses to £42,773.62 between April and June, urging caution against fake packages, rental scams, and deposit fraud.
Farage's £5m Gift Reported to NCA Over Money Laundering
Nigel Farage's £5m gift from cryptocurrency tycoon Christopher Harborne was reported to the National Crime Agency by bankers over money laundering concerns, putting pressure on the Reform UK leader.
Florida Art Dealer Jailed for Selling Fake Warhols
Florida art dealer sentenced to 27 months for selling fake Andy Warhol paintings and other counterfeit artworks.
Police Hunt Man After Nitrous Oxide Find in Bolton Car
A man fled on foot after police found 76 nitrous oxide canisters in a car in Bolton. Officers seized the vehicle and are searching for the suspect.
Postwoman stole £5k in gift vouchers to feed spending 'buzz'
Royal Mail postwoman Rachel Owen, 43, stole thousands of pounds in gift vouchers and foreign currency from mail to feed her impulsive spending compulsion. She received a suspended sentence.
Widow Scammed Out of £12k by Fraudster Posing as Sir David Attenborough
A 74-year-old widow lost £12k to a romance scammer posing as Sir David Attenborough, sending her life savings via cryptocurrency.
Brothel Owners Forced to Pay Back £600k After Exploitation
Three brothel owners who trafficked women and forced them into unsafe sex have had £605,903 confiscated under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Royal Mail Worker Probed Over Tirade on Disabled Mum
A Royal Mail worker is under investigation after being filmed verbally abusing a disabled mum on a bus in Edinburgh for boarding without her pass.
Ex-Stirling Albion Exec Admits Embezzling £10k
Laura Downes, 44, former football administration manager for Stirling Albion, pleaded guilty to embezzling £10,000 from the League Two club. Sentence deferred for social work report.
Man Extradited from Greece After Two-Year Run
Andrew Bird, 42, was extradited from Greece to the UK on June 25, charged with drug supply and possession of extreme pornographic images on the dark web.
Family Loses Everything in Old Colwyn House Fire
A family in Old Colwyn lost everything in a house fire following an explosion, claiming their pet cat. The community raised £3,000 via GoFundMe and donated essentials.
Drug dealer's 'personal use' claim rejected over £50k cannabis crop
Scott Beveridge, 33, claimed a cannabis crop worth up to £53,928 found in his home was for personal use. A judge rejected the claim, handing him a suspended sentence with a warning it was likely his 'last chance'.
French Biathlete Julia Simon Wins Olympic Gold Despite Fraud Conviction
French biathlete Julia Simon wins Olympic gold despite fraud conviction; victim finishes 80th.
Gang Jailed for £600k Tube SMS Scam Using Suitcases
Four men jailed for £600k Tube SMS scam using suitcase 'SMS blasters' to target London Underground passengers.
Scots Conman Now Posing as Online 'Exorcist' Minister
Anthony Brennan, a notorious Scottish fraudster with multiple aliases, has signed up as a bogus minister online, now offering exorcisms and illegal marriages.
Illegal Immigrant Jailed For 15m Property Fraud Scam
Seven men jailed for running a £15,000 per person fake document scam for 200 illegal immigrants in Hyde, Greater Manchester.
450 Blue Badges Cancelled After Dead Motorists Caught Using Them
Wirral Council cancelled 459 Blue Badges linked to deceased residents, saving taxpayers over £363,000. Misuse of the permits can result in fines of up to £1,000.
Apprentice Movie Producer Charged in $12M Investment Fraud Scheme
Hollywood producer David Raymond Brown indicted for defrauding investors and film companies of over $12 million in a Ponzi-like scheme.
Never Say 'Yes' to These 3 Questions from Unknown Callers
A tech expert warns never to say 'yes' to unknown callers asking 'Can you hear me?', 'Are you the homeowner?', or 'Do you have a moment to talk?' as scammers use AI to record your voice for fraud.
Woman burned in Aberdeen shopping centre battery blast
A woman suffered burns after a portable battery exploded at Cineworld in Union Square, Aberdeen, on Saturday night, prompting evacuation and emergency response.
UK Homes Streaming Sky TV for Free Face Hidden Costs
One in five Brits who stream premium content illegally reported malware infections in the past year, with average losses of £1,680, according to new research from BeStreamWise.
Wife of Jailed Azeri Banker Forfeits Mansion Near Harrods and Ascot Golf Club
Wife of jailed Azeri banker forfeits Knightsbridge mansion and Ascot golf club in £18.5m settlement with UK authorities.
Sydney ‘fortune-teller’ arrested in £35m fraud scheme
Sydney fortune-teller Anya Phan arrested for allegedly running a £35m fraud syndicate targeting vulnerable Vietnamese community members.
Never Say 'Yes' to These 3 Questions on Phone Calls
AI expert Hector Chavez warns never to say 'yes' to three common questions from unknown callers. Scammers record your voice to authorize fraud. Stay safe by asking 'Who is calling?' instead.
'Tinder Swindler' Simon Leviev Freed in Georgia After Plea Deal
Simon Leviev, the 'Tinder Swindler', freed in Georgia after Germany drops extradition request; lawyer cites lack of evidence.
Amanda Holden Joins Scam Interceptors After Romance Scam Ordeal
Amanda Holden joins BBC Scam Interceptors after scammers used her image in a romance fraud that cost a victim thousands.
Myanmar Raids Second Major Online Scam Centre
Myanmar military raids major scam centre, detaining over 2,100 people and seizing Starlink terminals, as crackdown on Southeast Asian fraud industry intensifies.
Fraudster who claimed she couldn't bathe avoids jail for £37k scam
Tina Farnsworth, 57, claimed she couldn't bathe or dress to get £37,089 in PIP, but was caught working in pubs. She received a suspended sentence at Sheffield Crown Court.
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