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Fraudsters posing as legitimate wholesalers received the 22 tonnes of clothbound cheeses from the Southwark-based company before it was realised they were a fake firm.

Fraudsters posing as legitimate wholesalers for a major French retailer were sent the 950 clothbound cheeses, which are worth more than £300,000, before it was realised they were a fake firm.

The company also called on cheesemongers around the world to contact them if they suspect they have been sold the stolen cheese, particularly clothbound cheddars in a 10kg or 24kg format with the tags detached.

Fraudsters posing as legitimate wholesalers received the 950 clothbound cheeses from the Southwark-based company before it was realised they were a fake firm.

“Here you go,” said Kojo, setting down a stack of clothbound books.