George Campion

George Campion, aged 25, has been sentenced to one year and nine months' imprisonment for his involvement in a series of fraud, theft, and perverting the course of justice offenses in the UK.

Key Facts and Proceedings:

• Co-defendant: Campion was involved with Yusef Tourino, aged 28, in a criminal enterprise that defrauded small businesses across England and Wales of nearly half a million pounds (£462,000).
• Period of Offending: The frauds and thefts occurred between November 2023 and November 2025.
• Campion's Role: In March 2024, Campion assisted Tourino in carrying out frauds and thefts on small businesses in Nottingham and Llandudno. His role included distracting staff while Tourino manipulated card transactions to obtain fraudulent refunds.
• Charges: Campion was sentenced for one count of theft, four counts of fraud, and perverting the course of justice.
• Court and Sentencing: He was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court on June 24, 2026. Tourino, the "ringleader," received a longer sentence of five years and three months.
• Previous Appearance: A George Campion, of no fixed abode, aged 24, was also due to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on June 30, 2025, to face a shoplifting charge from March 2025. It is highly probable this refers to the same individual given the matching age, lack of fixed abode, and proximity of dates to the larger fraud scheme.

The investigation into the fraud was conducted by the South East Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU). Confiscation proceedings are underway to recover assets seized from Tourino.