Leeds man charged as part of ongoing investigation into courier fraud

Detectives from our Economic Interventions Team (ECT) have charged a Leeds man as part of an ongoing investigation into courier fraud.

Gavin Butters, 27, from Kentmere Gate, Seacroft was arrested on Tuesday. 

He has now been charged with the following offences:
Four counts of Fraud by false representation
Impersonating a police officer

Butters was remanded in custody to appear at Wirral Adult Remand Court today, Thursday 13 February. He has been further remanded in custody to next appear at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday 13 March.

If you suspect you have been the victim of fraud, visit Action Fraud for advice and report it at www.actionfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 2040.

Victims of fraud can obtain support from Victim Care Merseyside by calling Freephone 0808 175 3080 on weekdays between 8am and 6pm or request support online at www.victimcaremerseyside.org at any time.

If you have information about those committing fraud offences, you can pass information via Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.