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Men convicted of dating app robbery

Five men have been convicted for their part in an organised series of robberies targeting men they met through dating apps and stealing thousands of pounds.
Press Release Fraud and economic crime West Midlands

First riot charge following disorder outside Holiday Inn

A Staffordshire man has become the first person in the West Midlands region to be convicted of riot.
Press Release CPS West Midlands

Man sentenced for sending abusive emails to MP

A Birmingham man who emailed an MP with abuse including telling her ‘hell is real, and you will burn,’ has been sentenced.
Press Release CPS West Midlands

CPS statement on the sentencing of Narinder Kaur for serial fraud

A serial shoplifter, who defrauded retailers of more than £500,000 when she returned items that she never actually purchased, has been sentenced for multiple counts of fraud and other offences.Narinder Kaur, also known as Nina Tiara, 53, of Chosen Hill, Cleverton, was sentenced at Gloucester Crown…
Press Release Fraud and economic crime West Midlands

CPS West Midlands: Successful Hate Crime Cases - June 2024

In June 2024, the CPS West Midlands Magistrates’ units successfully prosecuted various hate crime cases. Below are some of the cases.
Press Release Hate crime West Midlands

CPS West Midlands: Successful Hate Crime Cases - May 2024

In May 2024, the CPS West Midlands Magistrates’ Court unit successfully prosecuted various hate crime cases. Below are some of the cases.
Press Release Hate crime West Midlands

CPS statement on Shawn Seesahai murder

Jonathan Roe, Senior Crown Prosecutor for CPS West Midlands, said: “Shawn Seesahai was an incredibly brave young man who had a world of opportunities at his feet. “Shawn suffered traumatic injuries after being ruthlessly targeted by defendants who had a fixation with violence and were roaming…
Press Release West Midlands

CPS West Midlands: Successful Hate Crime Cases - April 2024

In April 2024, the CPS West Midlands Magistrates’ units successfully prosecuted various hate crime cases. Below are some of the cases.
Press Release Hate crime West Midlands

Man sentenced after admitting hacking offences

A disgruntled employee who compromised computer systems owned by his former company when he was sacked has been sentenced after he admitted hacking offences.
Cyber / online crime CPS West Midlands

Couple sentenced for dog charity fraud

Two senior employees of a Birmingham dog charity have today been jailed after they pleaded guilty to stealing almost £900,000 from their employers.
News Item Fraud and economic crime CPS West Midlands

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