"Richard Shaw, 46, abused his position at Bolton Council to steal the substantial sum. Shaw, who worked for the council's financial protection team, was entrusted with managing state benefits for service users unable to handle their own finances and lacking other support. Between 2015 and 2023, he systematically transferred the funds into his personal bank accounts. Investigations launched in 2023 uncovered multiple bank transfers, totalling 893,296, directed to nine personal accounts held in his name, Bolton Crown Court heard."
"During his arrest on suspicion of fraud by abuse of position and money laundering, authorities seized two BMW cars valued at nearly 120,000, along with other high-value items, including computers and bikes, from his home in Harrier Close, Bolton. During the investigation, it was established that he spent 100,000 buying a holiday lodge in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, and almost 18,000 on garden improvements."
Richard Shaw, 46, worked in Bolton Council’s financial protection team and was entrusted with managing state benefits for service users unable to manage their own finances. Between 2015 and 2023 he systematically transferred a total of 893,296 into nine personal accounts held in his name. Investigations in 2023 uncovered multiple transfers and led to his arrest on suspicion of fraud by abuse of position and money laundering. Authorities seized two BMWs and other high-value items from his home. Investigators established spending on a holiday lodge and garden improvements, he was sacked in March 2023, pleaded guilty, and received a four years eight months prison sentence.
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