Three men in court charged in connection with alleged courier fraud north Wiltshire

The charges relate to allegations that the suspects defrauded a victim of thousands of pounds through phone calls claiming to be from her bank

Salisbury Law Courts on Wilton Road
Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 14th Sep 2026

Three men have appeared in court charged in connection with an alleged courier fraud in north Wiltshire.

Vinod Doppalapudi, 31, of Icknield Drive, Ilford, Hanuman Mandalapu, 31, of Cranbrook Road, Ilford and Muhammad Usama, 27, of Southall, Ealing, appeared at Salisbury Magistrates' Court today (14th September.)

All three are charged with fraud by false representation and conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation.

Mandalapu is also charged with breaching court bail.

The charges relate to allegations that the suspects defrauded a victim of thousands of pounds through phone calls claiming to be from her bank between July and September.

All three men were remanded in custody and are due to appear at Salisbury Crown Court on 7th October.

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