Over after 158 prosecutions

ness who claimed to see the incident was later caught on CCTV at Easifix talking to the driver who had reversed into the innocent victim.

Video showed cars arriving at the garage days after alleged incidents with no damage. Days later, they are seen again but with damage.

CCTV was found which showed a Land Rover being driven at a forklift truck parked in the grounds of Easifix. It was then reversed and driven at the forklift again, where it collided for a second time.

Byron and Peter Yandell “deliberately” deployed the airbags manually “to make it appear as though it has been in a genuine collision”.

Senior Investigating Officer at Gwent Police Steve Maloney said: “Operation Dino was investigated by a small team of dedicated investigators who had to manage a large number of individuals responsible for a very complex fraud.

“The investigation has brought people to justice for their criminal activity, but has also assisted our partners in the insurance industry to prevent future offences going undetected.

“Crash-for-cash scams have a real impact on society and cost the honest policy-holders almost £350m each year.”

Jason Potter, IFB’s head of investigations, said: “This is a continuation of one of the largest and longest investigations that IFB has been involved in and we’re extremely pleased that the guilty parties in this major scam were pursued for their crimes following a successful collaboration with Gwent Police and our insurer members.

“Crash for cash in any form is an intolerable crime and the fraudulent claims that go along with it ultimately cost honest premium-paying motorists money.

“What may have seemed to the fraudsters like a quick way to make money has ultimately resulted in a total of 158 guilty verdicts across both phases of the investigation.

“Let this be a message to anyone considering taking part in this type of illicit activity – you will be caught and you will be prosecuted.”