Criminal Roofing Gang Sentenced for £133K Fraud
Update: 2025-12-09
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Eight members of a crime group have been sentenced for defrauding residents in the East Midlands, targeting vulnerable individuals with overpriced roofing work. The group, led by Arthur Draper, John William Smith, and Jake William Garrigan, defrauded victims of over £133,000, with a total attempted charge of £283,000. They operated between November 2019 and March 2020, using false identities and avoiding cooling-off periods. Three main individuals were found guilty of fraud and money laundering, while a fourth, Jason Matthew Moore, is wanted by Leicestershire Police. Six family members and friends were also found guilty of money laundering. Sentences varied, with Draper receiving the longest at six years and four months. The investigation, led by the National Trading Standards Regional Investigations Team East Midlands, urges caution against cold-calling and encourages reporting of concerns to the Citizens Advice Consumer Service.
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