Insurance Scam Charge: Couple In Court

A Wigan couple, accused of a £26,000 motor vehicle insurance fraud, appeared for the first time at City of London Magistrates' Court today.

Joseph Garner, 64, and Geraldine Garner, 53, both of Lockerbie Place, Winstanley indicated a not guilty plea and were bailed unconditionally until February 21 for committal to the Crown Court.

Both face one count of fraud in that between June 17, 2010 and October 10, last year, within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court, they dishonestly made a false representation to Esure Insurance Services.

The magistrates declined jurisdiction in the case.

The couple were arrested after an investigation by the City of London Police's unique Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department, which was launched lasy year and is the only dedicated insurance fraud unit in the country.