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Social Housing Fraud Allegation Shows Weakness of Council Checks
By Martin Giles A claim from a former landlord has revealed that Guildford Borough Council relies on applicants being honest when they apply to be registered for social housing and…
Extradited Fraudster Who Was Running 70 Bank Accounts Jailed
A fraudster who helped launder more than two million pounds has been jailed after being extradited back to the UK. Three years ago, Surrey Police executed a warrant at an…
GBC’s New Chief Exec Hopes to Draw a Line Under the Fraud Investigation
By Emily Dalton local democracy reporter and Martin Giles The new Chief Executive for Guildford Borough Council (GBC) said he wants no financial “surprises” and to “draw a line under”…
Regional Fraud Team Makes First Arrest in GBC HRA Investigation
By Martin Giles The first arrest was made this morning (March 21)in connection with a police investigation into allegations of fraud in GBC’s Housing Revenue account. Contracts are said to…
Questions on GBC’s Fraud Investigation Remain Unanswered
By Martin Giles Almost six months after council officers were suspended or sacked following the discovery of an £18.5 million overspend against housing maintenance contracts, the structure of the ensuing…
Council Leader Apologises to Tenants ‘Left in the Lurch’ by Fraud Investigation Delays
By Martin Giles Tenants and leaseholders at Wodehouse Place, off the Epsom Road, a block of 26 flats owned by Guildford Borough Council, have been “left in the lurch” with…
Senior Directors Step Back Following New Report on Fraud & Overspend Investigation
By Martin Giles The investigation into a £18.5 million overspend and possible fraud in Guildford Council’s Housing Revenue Account took another turn this evening. The council says it has received…
Police Now Leading GBC’s Suspected Fraud Investigation
By Martin Giles Surrey Police are now leading the investigation into suspected fraud connected with a council house maintenance contract, according to a statement from Guildford Borough Council. The suspected…
Confused Messages Over Police Role in GBC’s Fraud Investigation
By Martin Giles Surrey Police’s role in Guildford Borough Council’s investigation into a £multi-million overspend and posssible fraud was thrown into doubt by an email from the appointed investigating officer…
Call for a Special Committee to Oversee Council’s Fraud Investigation Rejected
By Martin Giles Guildford Borough Council will not be setting up a special committee to consider interim reports on the investigation of alleged fraud and a £16 million overspend of…
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