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18/05/2023
Man Arrested In Connection With Fraud Offences
A 56-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences of fraud by false representation and fraud by abuse of position.
Detectives in Mid Ulster CID made the arrest following an investigation into three reports of an individual who purported to be a serving priest fraudulently obtaining money from vulnerable older people living in rural communities.
Detective Inspector Ryan said: "The suspect will now be questioned in connection with these offences. I would encourage anyone else who feels they have had a similar experience or is concerned that they have given money to an individual they believed to be a priest, to get in touch with us so we can examine your report and take all the necessary steps to investigate. Please call us on 101.
"You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."
Detectives in Mid Ulster CID made the arrest following an investigation into three reports of an individual who purported to be a serving priest fraudulently obtaining money from vulnerable older people living in rural communities.
Detective Inspector Ryan said: "The suspect will now be questioned in connection with these offences. I would encourage anyone else who feels they have had a similar experience or is concerned that they have given money to an individual they believed to be a priest, to get in touch with us so we can examine your report and take all the necessary steps to investigate. Please call us on 101.
"You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."
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