Two North Staffordshire women arrested in major fraud investigationStaffordshire Police are working with the Charity Commission as part of the long-running investigationView Image Police have made two arrests (stock image) (Image: Nottingham Post)Police have arrested two women as part of a major long-running fraud investigation. ‌A 44-year-old woman, from Stone, was detained on Valentine's Day (February 14) on suspicion of fraud by abuse of position, fraud by false representation and money laundering, following a report of alleged business fraud. ‌And a 68-year-old woman, from Stoke-on-Trent, was also arrested on Sunday (February 15) on suspicion of fraud by abuse of position. ‌A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "Officers are working closely with the Charity Commission as part of the investigation, which remains at an early stage. Article continues belowEnsure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search

Source: Daily Mirror February 18, 2026 21:08 UTC