Fraud arrest as police say hundreds of customers scammed by social media holiday seller
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The 37-year-old, who has not been named, was arrested on Wednesday, September 9 on suspicion of fraud by detectives from the force’s economic crime unit.
Her social media page has been removed and she has since been released on bail with conditions.
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A police spokeswoman said: “We are in the early stages of what is likely to be a complex and lengthy investigation and we are currently speaking to several potential victims.
“It is thought the number of customers runs into the hundreds.
“Anyone who believes they may be a victim and has not yet been in contact with Durham Constabulary is asked to report it by emailing [email protected]
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