Master Manipulator Ben Millin Deceives and Defrauds Multiple Women Out of Nearly £40,000 Tuesday, August 12, 2025 fraud manipulation deception romancefraud victimimpact mentalhealth financialabuse avonsomerset courtcase trust Ben Millin, a 32-year-old man from Yeovil, has been exposed as a master manipulator who exploited the trust of multiple women by weaving a complex web of lies about family tragedies, health crises, and luxury trips to defraud … Read More
Dorset Council Dismisses 11 Officers Following Financial Rule Breaches Monday, July 28, 2025 dorset dorsetcouncil audit financialmisconduct healthandsafety governance fraud procurement accountability transparency Dorset Council has terminated the contracts of 11 interim officers following serious breaches of financial regulations and undisclosed gifts, according to a recently released internal audit report. These officers were … Read More
Most Dangerous Places to Live Revealed in New Crime Map Friday, July 25, 2025 crime somerset avon bristol northsomerset bath homeoffice fraud crimerates ons Recent Home Office statistics reveal that crime is increasing across Somerset, with certain areas facing significantly higher risks. A new crime map highlights the neighborhoods where residents are most vulnerable to becoming … Read More
Kitchen Fitter Ordered to Repay £34,000 After Deposit Money Vanishes Wednesday, July 16, 2025 kitchen consumerprotection bath deposits refunds tradingstandards rogue fraud litigation fines A kitchen fitter based in Bath has been ordered to repay over £34,000 after deposit money from customers mysteriously disappeared. John Upson, 50, trading as Kitchens of Bath Ltd, accepted deposits of £12,810.61 and … Read More
Yeovil Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Fraud Thursday, June 26, 2025 yeovil fraud charges court custody credit somerset legal crime millin Ben Millin, a 32-year-old resident of Roping Road, Yeovil, has been formally charged with four counts of fraud by false representation. The charges stem from allegations that Millin fraudulently opened several credit accounts … Read More
Jailed Crypto Scammer Ordered to Repay £140k Following £5.7 Million Bitcoin Theft Friday, June 20, 2025 cryptocurrency fraud bitcoin scam confiscation court cybercrime investigation restitution sentencing James Heppel, a 44-year-old fraudster from Staverton, Wiltshire, has been ordered to repay over £140,000 following his involvement in a £5.7 million cryptocurrency scam. The confiscation order was issued after an extensive … Read More