Bookkeeper jailed for £185k fraud

Sally Burborough was sentenced to two years and seven months after pleading guilty to fraud by abuse of position

A bookkeeper has been jailed after fraudulently transferring more than £185,000 into her personal and business accounts over a seven-year period.

Sally Burborough, 58, of Bicester Road in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, worked at a farm near Great Haseley, Oxfordshire, between June 2016 and January 2023, and made the transfers after the death of the owner.

She was sentenced to two years and seven months in prison at Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday.

Burborough pleaded guilty to one count of fraud by abuse of position on 4 June 2024 at Oxford Magistrates' Court.

During the investigation, Thames Valley Police obtained a pre-charge restraint against Burborough.

It meant the proceeds from a house sale, that had been undertaken at the time of her arrest, was held back from her until the trial concluded.

During the sentencing hearing, the judge concluded that a full proceeds of crimes hearing (POCA) would take place, the force said.

Investigating officer Det Con Ross Fleming said the force was "keeping an open mind about the potential for other victims".

He appealed to anyone who felt they might be a victim to get in touch.