Five held in council election fraud investigation
Five individuals have been arrested in connection with an investigation into election fraud in Tameside, Greater Manchester. The arrests were made following allegations regarding the candidate selection process for the local election held on May 7. Greater Manchester Police are collaborating with the Electoral Commission to ensure compliance with electoral procedures.
- ▪Five people were arrested on suspicion of fraud offences related to the local election in Tameside.
- ▪The individuals arrested include four men and one woman, aged between 23 and 47.
- ▪The investigation focuses on how candidates were put forward and whether this adhered to relevant legislation.
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Five held in council election fraud investigation19 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul BurnellNorth WestPA MediaPolice said they received allegations in the run up to the poll on 7 MayFive people have been arrested on suspicion of fraud offences as part of an investigation into the process of how candidates were put forward for the local election in Tameside, Greater Manchester.The four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in the borough earlier, police said.A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "In the days leading up to and following the election on 7 May we received reports surrounding concerns about candidates within the St Peter's ward."Following initial enquiries last week, we have launched a full investigation into the…
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