Arrests and cash seized in Kent Police fraud crackdown

Kent Police have arrested 20 people as part of a crackdown on fraudsters.

The force took part in a nationwide campaign called Operation Henhouse.

Thirteen warrants were carried out at the homes and business premises of suspects around the county during last month’s action.

As well as arresting 20 suspects, six non-custodial interviews were carried out with those thought to be behind offences, and £7,200 was seized to be returned to victims.

Accounts of those involved, which contain a total of £83,000, have been frozen while further enquiries are carried out.

Detective Inspector Adam Stallard, from the economic crime team, said: "Our officers are busy every day of the year, tracking down and arresting suspected fraudsters, but months of concentrated action like this see forces around the country working together to ensure offenders have nowhere to hide.

"Our work warning people about what to guard against is just as important as arresting those involved and seizing cash.

"I hope this ongoing effort will prevent offences from occurring in the future."

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