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Four sentenced for multi-million pound counterfeit goods, benefit and insurance fraud

Four people have been sentenced following an investigation by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) that exposed a counterfeit designer goods operation, benefit fraud, and a fraudulent insurance claim.

Fraud | News | NWROCU

Published: 16:00 02/10/2026

Four fraudsters sentenced after £250K scammed from victims

Four fraudsters sentenced after £250K scammed from victims

Four scammers have been sentenced at court following an investigation into a large-scale fraud and money laundering operation.

Fraud | NEROCU | News

Published: 16:00 02/10/2026 Updated: 02:00 02/10/2026
Sex Offender returned to prison after attempting contact with child

Sex Offender returned to prison after attempting contact with child

A registered sex offender from Plymouth is jailed for breaching his court order following an investigation by the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU).

Exploitation | News | SWROCU

Published: 15:15 02/10/2026
ERSOU supports international takedown of global ransomware network

ERSOU supports international takedown of global ransomware network

Coordinated action against the KillSec ransomware network has led to multiple arrests across Europe.

ERSOU | News

Published: 14:45 01/10/2026
Man from Stalybridge sentenced for 3D-printing his own firearms

Man from Stalybridge sentenced for 3D-printing his own firearms

Today (Wednesday 30 September) a man has been sentenced at Manchester Crown Court for using a 3D-Printer to manufacture two firearms.

Firearms | News | NWROCU

Published: 15:30 30/09/2026
Former NCA officer who stole seized Bitcoin ordered to pay back £1.8 million after stealing seized Bitcoin

Former NCA officer who stole seized Bitcoin ordered to pay back £1.8 million after stealing seized Bitcoin

A former National Crime Agency (NCA) officer who stole Bitcoin seized during a major dark web investigation has been ordered to pay more than £8 million.

Fraud | News | NWROCU

Published: 13:25 30/09/2026
Two people jailed following investigation into multi-million-pound money laundering scheme

Two people jailed following investigation into multi-million-pound money laundering scheme

A man has been jailed following a large-scale money laundering investigation which found that over £17 million in cash had been laundered.

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Published: 00:00 30/09/2026