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The Chronicle Live website reports that a bank worker helped herself to £1.3 million in a shocking abuse of trust whilst working for her employer, Virgin PLC.

Laura Matthews transferred huge sums to herself and altered records to cover her tracks, only being caught when a stand-in noticed a discrepancy.

As reported on The South Wales Argus website, a secretary who stole £22,500 from her primary school has been ordered to pay back all the money – or face 12 months in jail.

Charlotte Pearce created a false trail of invoices to cover her tracks as she plundered the cash from the school’s various coffers.

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.