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Ex-Chelsea Manager Defrauds Club, Gets Suspended Sentence

1/10/2026

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Claire Walsh, a former assistant treasury manager at Chelsea Football Club, defrauded the club of over £200,000 between June 2019 and October 2023.
Isleworth Crown Court sentenced her to a two-year prison term suspended for 18 months.
Prosecutor Alex Alawode revealed Walsh created false refunds for non-existent tickets.
The judge noted Walsh's remorse, including her mother's terminal illness.
Walsh must perform 200 hours of community service and attend rehabilitation activities.

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Claire Walsh, a former assistant treasury manager at Chelsea Football Club, defrauded the club of over £200,000 between June 2019 and October 2023.
Isleworth Crown Court sentenced her to a two-year prison term suspended for 18 months.
Prosecutor Alex Alawode revealed Walsh created false refunds for non-existent tickets.
The judge noted Walsh's remorse, including her mother's terminal illness.
Walsh must perform 200 hours of community service and attend rehabilitation activities.