Sentence
Richard Shaw
Richard Shaw (aged 46) was sentenced at Bolton Crown Court on 18 February 2026 to 4 Years 8 Months for Fraud by abuse of a position of trust. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Bolton Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 18 February 2026
- Sentence
- 4 Years 8 Months
- Judge
- Mr Recorder M Hayton
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Fraud by abuse of a position of trust | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of a position of trust (£893,926.01) in Bolton, Greater Manchester, between 5 May 2015 and 18 April 2023.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power; Evidence of an extravagant / lavish lifestyle