A suspected courier fraud network has been uncovered following a police investigation.

One man has appeared in court after an operation at a property in Snodland earlier this month.

Reuben Thomas, of Broxburn Drive in South Ockenden, Essex was charged and has appeared in court accused of fraud offences.

Officers reportedly found high-value items at the 28-year-old man's home after carrying out a search warrant.

Two women from Gillingham were also arrested at the Snodland address as part of the investigation.

Thomas appeared before Maidstone Magistrates' Court on Monday and has been remanded in custody to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on October 19.

He has been charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and possession of articles for fraud.

The two women – both aged 24 – have been released on bail pending further investigation.

Victims of courier fraud are tricked into handing over money by con-artists often pretending to be from the police or a bank.

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