Hereford Voice Posted April 15 Report Posted April 15 Former Conservative Councillor Nick Mason who's address is listed as Milton on Stour, Gillingham, SP8 has charged by The Gambling Commission with offences under the Gambling Act 2005 following an investigation into alleged cheating related to bets placed on the timing of the 2024 General Election. Mr Mason is the Councillor for Weobley ward and the Parishes of Birley with Upper Hill; Brinsop and Wormsley; Canon Pyon; Dilwyn; Kings Pyon; Mansel Lacy; Weobley; Yazor. Mr Mason is also listed on the Herefordshire Council website as Party: Ungrouped Image courtesy Facebook Gambling Commission charges 15 with General Election betting offences The Gambling Commission has charged 15 people with offences under the Gambling Act 2005 following an investigation into alleged cheating related to bets placed on the timing of the 2024 General Election. The investigation, initiated in June 2024, focused on individuals suspected of using confidential information - specifically advance knowledge of the proposed election date - to gain an unfair advantage in betting markets. Such actions constitute an offence of cheating under Section 42 of the Gambling Act 2005, a criminal offence. Those charged are: Simon Chatfield, 51, (DOB: 19/03/1974), Lower Bourne, Farnham, GU10 Russell George, 50, (DOB: 27/04/1974), Newtown, Wales, SY16 Amy Hind, 34, (DOB: 13/07/1990), Loughton, Essex, IG10 Anthony Hind, 36, (DOB: 12/09/1988), Loughton, Essex, IG10 Jeremy Hunt, 55, (DOB: 08/04/1970), Horne, Horley, RH6, (former Police Officer) Thomas James, 38, (DOB: 15/09/1986), Brecon, Wales, LD3 Charlotte Lang, 36, (DOB: 15/02/1989), Brixton, SW9 Anthony Lee, 47, (DOB: 24/04/1977), Bristol, BS1 Iain Makepeace, 47, (DOB: 15/08/1977), Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 Nick Mason, 51, (DOB: 03/10/1973), Milton on Stour, Gillingham, SP8 Paul Place, 53, (DOB: 11/05/1971), Hammersmith, London, W6 Laura Saunders, 37, (DOB: 23/02/1988), Bristol, BS1 James Ward, 40, (DOB: 12/08/1984), London, E11 Craig Williams, 39, (DOB: 07/06/1985), Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool, SY21 Jacob Willmer, 39, (DOB: 06/07/1985), Richmond, London, TW9 They are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court at 10am on Friday 13 June 2025. The Commission, as the independent regulator of gambling in Great Britain, is committed to protecting consumers and the public, ensuring confidence in the industry, and upholding high standards among licensees. Under Sections 27 and 28 of the Gambling Act, the Commission has the authority to investigate offences and bring criminal prosecutions where appropriate. The Commission is committed to upholding the law and will continue to take robust action against illegal betting practices, including investigating and prosecuting offences. The Gambling Commission cannot provide further details on ongoing criminal cases. This is an ongoing criminal matter led by the Gambling Commission. It is separate from the previous independent Met Police investigation, which was discontinued. Quote
twowheelsgood Posted yesterday at 20:08 Report Posted yesterday at 20:08 How come a Ward Cllr lives 115 miles and a 2.5 hour drive from his Ward? How did he end up as Cabinet Governance Support at Plough Lane? How much ongoing due diligence was being done by staff? Will it all be swept under the expensive carpet at Plough Lane (a rhetorical question)? Will he have the good grace to resign as a councillor immediately, thus triggering a by-election? Quote
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