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Council Employee Sentenced for £236,000 Fraud Scheme

8/30/2025

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Bryn Howells, 66, received a three-year prison sentence for fraudulently earning £236,000 by concealing multiple jobs.
He was employed by Tewkesbury Borough Council, South Gloucestershire Council, and Publica Group.
The fraud was detected through payroll data reviews by Tewkesbury Council’s fraud unit.
Officials highlighted the breach of trust and misuse of public funds as significant concerns.

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Story summary

Bryn Howells, 66, received a three-year prison sentence for fraudulently earning £236,000 by concealing multiple jobs.
He was employed by Tewkesbury Borough Council, South Gloucestershire Council, and Publica Group.
The fraud was detected through payroll data reviews by Tewkesbury Council’s fraud unit.
Officials highlighted the breach of trust and misuse of public funds as significant concerns.