Council Business Rates Officer Matthew Ravey charged with fraud offences

Date published: 20 July 2017


Matthew Ravey (15/09/1990) of Weir Road, Rochdale, has been charged with three counts of fraud and theft after abusing his position as Business Rates Officer at Rochdale Council. 

In June 2016, a report was made to police after £80,000 worth of funds were fraudulently diverted from Rochdale Council accounts to various account holders across Rochdale.

A council spokesperson said: “We can confirm the man who has been charged was a former employee of the council.”

Ravey is due to appear at Manchester City Magistrates Court on Thursday 17 August. 

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