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Two summoned to court after council fraud probe

BBC A view of Audlem, which shows the village church on the left, having been taken from across the road opposite a traffic island that has a memorial lamppost with union jacks attached to it.BBC
The charges following an investigation into allegations of fraud at Audlem Parish Council

Two people have been summoned to court after an investigation into allegations of fraud at Audlem Parish Council.

James McGregor, 37, of Audlem, faces a charge of fraud by abuse of position, Cheshire Police confirmed.

Olivia Payne, 31, also of Audlem, is accused of concealing criminal property, the force added.

They are both due to appear in court in Crewe next month.

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