Menu
25/05/2012
Former Lloyds Head Of Security Charged With Fraud
Former head of security at Lloyds Bank has been charged in connection with an alleged fraud of £2.5m.
50-year-old Jessica Harper, of Croydon, south London, is accused of submitting false invoices to claim payments, between September 2008 and December 2011.
At the time she was working as head of fraud and security for digital banking and allegedly made false claims totalling £2,463,750.
Ms Harper will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 31 May charged with one count of fraud by abuse of position.
The bank, which is 39.7% state-owned after being bailed out by the government during the financial crisis, refused to comment on the charging of Ms Harper.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said officers from its fraud squad arrested her on 21 December 2010.
(H/GK)
50-year-old Jessica Harper, of Croydon, south London, is accused of submitting false invoices to claim payments, between September 2008 and December 2011.
At the time she was working as head of fraud and security for digital banking and allegedly made false claims totalling £2,463,750.
Ms Harper will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 31 May charged with one count of fraud by abuse of position.
The bank, which is 39.7% state-owned after being bailed out by the government during the financial crisis, refused to comment on the charging of Ms Harper.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said officers from its fraud squad arrested her on 21 December 2010.
(H/GK)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
30 January 2006
Fraud level triples in a year
A surge in fraud cases in the second half of in 2005 resulted in over £900 million of fraud being recorded - up nearly three times from the previous year's £329 million.
Fraud level triples in a year
A surge in fraud cases in the second half of in 2005 resulted in over £900 million of fraud being recorded - up nearly three times from the previous year's £329 million.
21 January 2004
Conviction warning for benefits fraudsters
The government have claimed a victory today in the fight against benefits fraud following the conviction of a 41-year-old man at Luton Crown. David Thompson, 41, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to four and a half years at Luton Crown Court for his part in a scam to steal public money by presenting counterfeit giros at post offices.
Conviction warning for benefits fraudsters
The government have claimed a victory today in the fight against benefits fraud following the conviction of a 41-year-old man at Luton Crown. David Thompson, 41, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to four and a half years at Luton Crown Court for his part in a scam to steal public money by presenting counterfeit giros at post offices.
28 July 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.
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.
09 January 2013
Fitness Instructor Charged With Benefit Fraud
A man who was claiming money for barely being able to walk was working as a fitness instructor. Alan Lawson, of Bishop Auckland, was jailed for claiming almost £90,000 in benefits while he worked as a gym instructor at Newton Aycliffe leisure centre.
Fitness Instructor Charged With Benefit Fraud
A man who was claiming money for barely being able to walk was working as a fitness instructor. Alan Lawson, of Bishop Auckland, was jailed for claiming almost £90,000 in benefits while he worked as a gym instructor at Newton Aycliffe leisure centre.
17 December 2013
Canoe Death Fake Arrested Over Breach Of Licence
A man jailed for faking his own death in an insurance fraud scheme has been arrested for breaching the terms of his releases. 63-year-old John Darwin was jailed for six years in 2008 after he was convicted of faking his own death in a canoe accident. In 2011, after serving half of his sentence, Darwin was released on licence.
Canoe Death Fake Arrested Over Breach Of Licence
A man jailed for faking his own death in an insurance fraud scheme has been arrested for breaching the terms of his releases. 63-year-old John Darwin was jailed for six years in 2008 after he was convicted of faking his own death in a canoe accident. In 2011, after serving half of his sentence, Darwin was released on licence.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
