Thom secures convictions in first ever modern slavery fraud case
/After a three-week trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court, Thom Dyke, led by Claire Harden-Frost, have secured convictions in the first ever prosecution brought under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 to involve trafficking victims for the purposes of carrying out fraud.
Nearly thirty vulnerable young girls were physically and sexually exploited by a gang led by Isaiah Olugosi. The fraud targeted retailers including Boots and Tesco and netted the gang over half a million pounds, which was spent on luxury items and holidays.
Sentencing for Isaiah Olugosi, Holly Chapman, Baran Karamagara and Eva Dambrauskaite was adjourned until April.
Thom and Claire were instructed by the CPS Complex Casework Unit.
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