Hunt For Con Artist Who Stole 22 Tonnes of Artisan Cheese

Published on October 29, 2024

A London-based artisan cheese manufacturer has reported more than 22 tonnes of cheddar stolen after being tricked by a con artist in an alleged scam. Neal’s Yard Dairy said it delivered more than 950 wheels of mature cheddar to the alleged fraudster posing as a wholesale distributor for a major French retailer before realising what had happened. In a statement, the company said: “The stolen cheese comprised a total of over 22 tonnes … of three artisan Cheddars, including Hafod Welsh Organic Cheddar, Westcombe Cheddar, and Pitchfork Cheddar. “Between them, these cheeses have won numerous awards and are amongst the most sought-after artisan cheeses in the UK. The high monetary value of these cheeses likely made them a particular target for the thieves.”...

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