IFB steps up fraud hunt

The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has called for more police co-operation with staged motor accidents, despite five arrests in connection with the 'cash for crash' fraud offences.

A total of 12 search warrants have been issued, and a further four arrests have been made, in connection with an operation by the IFB alongside Hertfordshire police.

John Beadle, chairman at the IFB, said the success of the operation would send a clear message to criminals involved in this type of crime, and that he