Woman arrested on suspicion of fraud relating to horse sales after more than 80 alleged victims come forward

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A woman has been arrested on suspicion of fraud relating to the sale of horses, police have confirmed.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s policing east team announced this afternoon (11 March) that the woman, who is in her 30s and from Soham, was arrested on Monday. She has been released on bail until 6 June, pending further enquiries, a spokesperson for the force said.

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Eleanor is an experienced journalist who spent over eight years working for local and national newspapers before joining H&H as news editor in March 2016. Passionate about equine welfare and exposing the truth, Eleanor has reported on all aspects of the industry, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage rules to mules. Her sport of choice is showjumping, in which she competes her own horses, and she also enjoys reporting at local jumping shows through to international championships.

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