Officers investigating a report of a courier fraud scam in Southampton have today arrested a man in connection with the incident.

We were called on 14 January to a report that a man in his 80s from Southampton was called by a man purporting to be a police officer who was carrying out an undercover fraud investigation.

It was reported that the victim was persuaded to withdraw £6,000 in cash so the officer could keep it safe. The victim then met a man in the Sainsbury’s car park in Shirley at around 4pm on 14 January and handed over the cash.

Officers launched an investigation and made an arrest this morning (26 March).

A 33-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation and acquiring / using / possessing criminal property.

He remains in custody while our enquiries continue.

To read more about courier fraud, please visit our website here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/fa/fraud/personal-fraud/door-to-door-courier-fraud/