Man charged after £900k went missing at Bolton Council
Mr Shaw, of Harrier Close, Bolton, has been charged with fraud by abuse of position. The offences are alleged to have been committed between February 2015 and April 2023.
Losses refunded
Det Sgt Daniel Sanchez said: "We have worked carefully through all information and evidence, from which we have now secured a charge."Our team have remained in close contact with the local authority, who have assisted us throughout this process."As this case moves to a next level of proceedings, we continue to work with all appropriate partners and the Crown Prosecution Service."Bolton Council said: "The council notes that the former employee has now been charged and will be subject to court proceedings."Any identified financial losses for individuals have been refunded by the council in full."We will always proactively seek to deter, prevent and detect any instances of fraud and corruption, with police referrals made where appropriate in accordance with council policy."
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