Category Archives: Civil Recovery

The National website reports that shoppers have been warned of the serious health risks of drinking counterfeit alcohol this 2021 festive season.
Food Standards Scotland said the sharp rise in food and drink sales over Christmas increases the risk of illegal and counterfeit alcohol finding its way onto the Scottish market.

The Kent Online website reports that a crackdown on the sale of counterfeit goods has seen fake Armani and Gucci items seized at a market in Swanley.

A team of 17 officers seized items including: adult and children’s clothing, bags, hats, sunglasses, belts and watches.

The Telegraph & Argus website reports that a shoplifting grandmother cried in court as she was locked up for Christmas.

Sarah Jane Simpson was caught stealing from one shop and handling items stolen from another shop in York on a wholesale basis, amassing a total haul worth £1,800.

According to the Liverpool Echo website, a model railway shop manager stole £76,000 worth of goods – allegedly to fund his £200-a-day cocaine habit.

Derek Williamson was found to have sent a large number of parcels – containing 523 items – to two addresses: those of his aunt and brother.

The Stoke-On-Trent Live website reports that a JCB employee used her company credit cards to buy theatre tickets and pay for her shopping.

Over a ten-month period, Kendra Fisher spent thousands of pounds whilst working as a corporate travel consultant at the company’s headquarters.

The Mail Online website reports that two thieves who stole Rangemaster cookers to sell on eBay have been spared jail due to a five-year court case, branded the ‘Aga Saga’.

Liam McMahon and Gary Thorn took two of the iconic stoves from the company’s headquarters and then sold them online at reduced prices.