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28/07/2015
38 Charged In 'Cash For Crash' Fraud
Thirty-eight people have been charged in connection with a 'cash for crash' insurance fraud scheme in Cumbria.
The charges came following an investigation by Cumbria Police and consultation with the CPS.
Police said that the offences took place between 2010 and 2014.
The investigation has been a joint-up operation between Cumbria Constabulary, the Insurance Fraud Bureau and the Crown Prosecution Service.
All 38 people are expected to appear before North Cumbria Magistrates Court on 28 July 2015 in connection with these offences.
(MH/CD)
The charges came following an investigation by Cumbria Police and consultation with the CPS.
Police said that the offences took place between 2010 and 2014.
The investigation has been a joint-up operation between Cumbria Constabulary, the Insurance Fraud Bureau and the Crown Prosecution Service.
All 38 people are expected to appear before North Cumbria Magistrates Court on 28 July 2015 in connection with these offences.
(MH/CD)
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