A Walthamstow man has been charged in connection with the theft and fraudulent sale of at least 70 high-value vehicles.

Richard Baker, of Warburton Terrace, was arrested during a series of police warrants executed in London, Essex and Hertfordshire on Wednesday, March 17.

The 38-year-old has today (March 18) been charged with conspiracy to acquire/use/possess criminal property, namely a large volume of motor vechiles.

He will all appear in custody at Thames Magistrates’ Court later today.

Alax Alabo, 37, of Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, and Lenus Rosil, 40, of New Church Road, Southwark were also charged with the same offences.

Six other people who were arrested during the raids but have been bailed pending while the police continue their investigation into the offences.

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