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Bolton man arrested in fraud investigation by Yorkshire police
Officers from West Yorkshire Police made the arrest yesterday after travelling to the borough, with assistance from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit.
A police spokesman said “The Economic Crime Unit travelled to Bolton to execute search warrants in relation to a Courier fraud investigation.
“Officers were assisted by North West Regional Organised Crime Unit in arresting a man on suspicion of conspiracy to commit fraud in Leeds/Manchester and Bolton in 2025, under Operation Greatsea.”
Operation Greatsea involves a vulnerable victim in West Yorkshire who has reported losing thousands of pounds as a result.
Courier fraud occurs when criminals impersonate police or bank officials, calling victims to claim a bank account issue, fraudulent payment or a need to investigate corrupt staff. The victim is then manipulated into withdrawing cash, buying items or handing over bank cards and PINs to a courier sent to their home.
The arrested man was later released under investigation for enquiries to continue.
More information about Courier fraud can be found at www.reportfraud.police.uk