Clerk Arrested Over Parish Council Fraud | Leicester News

A parish clerk managing finances for multiple councils in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire has been arrested on suspicion of fraud, false accounting, and money laundering. The 55-year-old, Helen Cairns, was linked to financial discrepancies uncovered at Shakerstone and Thrussington councils, prompting dismissals and suspensions. She’s been released on bail as police continue their investigation, with local communities grappling over trust and accountability in local governance.

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