Following a year long investigation into Vishing fraud and subsequent money laundering offences under Operation Gunnel, officers from the North East Regional Fraud team based at NERSOU have caused significant disruption to those involved in this criminality.

A 23 Year old male, has pleaded guilty to Money laundering charges at Newcastle Crown Court and will reappear next month to be sentenced.

He is part of the group targeted by officers with further offenders still to be charged and sentenced.