A Stoke-on-Trent woman has been arrested on suspicion of fraud after a business reported around £300,000-worth of unaccounted for transactions.

A 37-year-old woman was arrested on Monday 2 February, on suspicion of fraud by false representation.

Detective Constable Colin Hitchins, of the Staffordshire Police criminal investigation department, said: "We launched an investigation at the end of last year and thanks to the evidence which had been gathered by the victim, have since arrested a woman."

The arrest comes after Staffordshire Police was called at 1.40pm on Friday 10 October 2025 following reports of theft.

A company had identified that £301,000 had gone missing from a business' account over a period of two years.

The woman has since been placed on bail while inquiries continue.

Detective Constable Colin Hitchins added: "If you have been affected by fraud or financial crime and would like advice, contact us on 101, use Livechat on our website, or visit the national Report Fraud website."