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10:49 17/06/2021
Two men from London are due to appear in court after being charged with offences relating to alleged courier fraud scams.
The charges are linked to an ongoing investigation where people are alleged to be purporting to be police officers in order to make a gain.
The fraud investigation, which is led by the Constabulary’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit, has links to numerous counties.
Those charged are:
They have both been charged with conspiracy to commit fraud by misrepresentation, namely falsely alleging to be police officers involved in an investigation of offences in relation to bank accounts intending to make a gain, namely money, for themselves and others between 1 January and 6 April this year.
They appeared before magistrates in Cheltenham via video link on Saturday 22 May where they were remanded in custody. They are next due to appear at Gloucester Crown Court tomorrow, Friday 18 June.
In April four other men were charged with similar offences as part of this investigation. Warrants had also been executed in London and cash was seized.
Advice around courier fraud scams:
If you think you or someone you know has been defrauded, you can report it to Action Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040.