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Bookkeeper Jailed for Embezzling £185,800 From Oxfordshire Farm

Sally Burborough, 58, received a two-year, seven-month sentence as police freeze assets and prepare for a September Proceeds of Crime Act hearing.

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Overview

  • Sally Burborough, 58, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court for stealing £185,800 from Haseley Farm over nearly seven years.
  • The thefts occurred between June 2016 and January 2023 while Burborough served as the farm’s trusted bookkeeper.
  • Thames Valley Police froze proceeds from a house sale at the time of Burborough's arrest to prevent dissipation of assets.
  • A Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) hearing is scheduled for September 2025 to determine the financial benefit she gained and potential restitution.
  • Authorities are investigating whether other victims may have been defrauded by Burborough and are urging them to come forward.