Ex-council worker who stole £900k from vulnerable claimants to fund luxury lifestyle is jailed

Senior councillor who revealed £900K fraud probe says 'public have a right to know'

A senior Councillor who first publicly revealed the investigation into nearly £900,000 of fraud at Bolton Town Hall says people “have a right to know”

'Wolf in sheep's clothing' council worker stole nearly £900k for 'luxury lifestyle' - The Mirror

Richard Shaw, 46, sent tens of thousands of pounds to multiple women with references such as "treat," "allowance," nice" as well as spending the rest of the cash on fancy cars

Council worker stole £900,000 from benefit claimants to fund luxury lifestyle

Richard Shaw transferred the funds into his personal bank accounts between 2015 and 2023

Ex-council worker who stole £900k from vulnerable claimants to fund luxury lifestyle is jailed

Richard Shaw wired money to his own accounts to purchase two BMW cars and a holiday home in Lancashire.

Council worker jailed after stealing almost €1m from vulnerable benefit claimants

Richard Shaw, 47, was trusted to manage the accounts of vulnerable benefit claimants but instead looted nearly €1m for his own use

Bolton Council worker stole £900k from benefits claimants

Richard Shaw used his knowledge of the council's systems to fund luxury lifestyle, including BMWs and a holiday lodge.