Cashier stole from vulnerable customers to fund trips to Paris, Tuscany and Dubai
Summary
A cashier at a Caernarfon branch of Nationwide Building Society stole money from vulnerable customers to pay for expensive holidays and luxury items. She admitted to five counts of fraud and will be sentenced in May 2025. The bank reimbursed the victims and sought compensation.Key Facts
- Kelly Kershaw, a cashier, stole money from vulnerable customers including an 85-year-old stroke victim and a man with learning difficulties.
- She used the stolen money for trips to places like Paris, Tuscany, Dubai, Africa, and the Caribbean.
- Colleagues noticed her costly vacations on social media and reported suspicions.
- An internal investigation began in October 2024 after signs of forged signatures and unauthorized cash withdrawals.
- Kershaw had worked at Nationwide for 18 years and earned about £1,400 per month.
- She admitted to having a shopping addiction and spending money on bills, giving money to beggars, and holidays.
- The probation service described her fraud as "despicable."
- She is due to be sentenced on 8 May 2025.
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