Sentence
Paul Chowles
Paul Chowles (aged 42) was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on 16 July 2025 to 5 Years 6 Months for Theft - Dishonestly appropriating property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the…
- Court
- Liverpool Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 16 July 2025
- Sentence
- 5 Years 6 Months
- Judge
- Deputy Circuit Judge Aubrey KC
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Theft - Dishonestly appropriating property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it | Custodial immediate |
| Acquisition, use or possession of criminal property | Custodial immediate |
| Concealing, disguising, converting, transferring or removing criminal property | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to theft, concealing, disguising or converting criminal property and acquiring, using or possessing criminal property in Merseyside. He was a National Crime Agency (NCA) officer when he stole 50 Bitcoin.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power; Breach of trust