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Cashier fraudster jailed after being caught out by Facebook holiday photos

Cashier fraudster jailed after being caught out by Facebook holiday photos

Summary

Kelly Kershaw, a cashier at Nationwide Building Society in Caernarfon, was sentenced to 16 months in prison for stealing money from vulnerable customers. She forged signatures and withdrew cash without permission, funding expensive holidays shown on her Facebook posts.

Key Facts

  • Kelly Kershaw stole at least £8,605 from customers over 12 months.
  • Her victims included elderly people and a man with learning disabilities.
  • She worked at Nationwide in Caernarfon, Gwynedd.
  • Colleagues noticed her holiday photos on Facebook, which led to an internal investigation.
  • Kershaw admitted five counts of fraud.
  • She took money by logging larger withdrawals than requested and pocketing the difference.
  • Nationwide has reimbursed the victims.
  • A future court hearing will decide how much money Kershaw must pay back.
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