Arrests for selling fake Groupama policies

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud for selling false Groupama-branded motor policies.

The three arrests follow a six-month investigation by Groupama Insurances.

The victims of the suspected fraud were motorists in and around Greater Manchester, mainly young drivers.

Groupama Insurances counter-fraud manager Andrew Pagett said: “Operation Venom has been carried out over the last six months and we are delighted with the progress to date that would not have been possible without the assistance of the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department.”

Detective constable Kate Sibley said: “IFED is committed to working with insurance companies like Groupama to tackle insurance fraud right across the country. The arrests made in this case provide further evidence of how this new partnership has made an immediate impact on what is a major area of criminality.”      

The individuals have been bailed without charge.