Derbyshire woman arrested after charity raffle fraud claims

The woman, who is from Sawley, remains in police custody as enquiries continue into the alleged offences.

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Derbyshire Constabulary said the arrest came after it received a number of reports of fraud in relation to a charity raffle.

No further information has been released at this time.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 20*287354.

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