According to news reports from BBC Wales, a 54-year-old woman has been arrested by South Wales Police over allegations relating to election offences. She was arrested in Swansea on Saturday and interviewed but was later released on bail pending further enquiries. The BBC also reports that police are investigating an alleged case of election fraud in the city involving a forged signature on a Conservative nomination paper. A Tory council candidate has resigned, although it is understood the electoral fraud case is not related to his nomination. Norman Whitlock was responsible for overseeing nominations for a number of candidates in the Swansea area.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Arrest In Election Fraud Inquiry
According to news reports from BBC Wales, a 54-year-old woman has been arrested by South Wales Police over allegations relating to election offences. She was arrested in Swansea on Saturday and interviewed but was later released on bail pending further enquiries. The BBC also reports that police are investigating an alleged case of election fraud in the city involving a forged signature on a Conservative nomination paper. A Tory council candidate has resigned, although it is understood the electoral fraud case is not related to his nomination. Norman Whitlock was responsible for overseeing nominations for a number of candidates in the Swansea area.
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