Money launderer jailed in £2m computer support scam
A man has been sentenced at Leeds Crown Court for laundering more than £580,000 as part of a large-scale computer support scam that defrauded UK consumers of over £2 million.
Last updated 11th Feb 2026
Gyaltse Yolmo, 42, of Purton, Swindon, was sentenced to 38 months in prison, with half to be served in custody, after pleading guilty to money laundering under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. He was also disqualified from being a company director for six years.
The scam, run by two India-based brothers, targeted several hundred victims across the UK, many of whom were older people or lacked confidence using computers.
Victims were misled into paying for unnecessary or meaningless computer “repairs” at inflated prices and, in some cases, were repeatedly contacted to make further payments.
The investigation, led by the National Trading Standards eCrime Team, uncovered a network of UK-based money launderers, including Yolmo, who moved and concealed the criminal proceeds.
Between November 2015 and January 2019, Yolmo was the sole director of UK Infotech Technology Ltd, one of several companies used to receive payments from victims before transferring the majority of funds to the fraudsters in India.
Victims described experiencing intense stress, embarrassment, and anxiety, with some paying more for fake “repairs” than it would have cost to buy a new computer.
One victim alone lost more than £4,400 to people falsely claiming to work for HP.
Six other defendants linked to the same laundering network have previously been sentenced to a combined total of over 12 years in prison.
The National Trading Standards eCrime Team, hosted by City of York Council and North Yorkshire Council, received support from officers in West Midlands, Staffordshire, and Wiltshire police services.
Lord Bichard, Chair of National Trading Standards, said:
“The victims of this fraud were deliberately targeted, misled and frightened into believing their computers were compromised. Today’s sentencing underlines that those who profit by enabling fraud will be held fully accountable. If you or someone you know has fallen victim to a fraud like this, report it to the Citizens Advice consumer service helpline on 0808 223 1133.”
Cllr Jenny Kent, Executive Member for Environment at City of York Council, said:
“Whilst Mr Yolmo may not have directly pressured people into paying for fictitious computer problems, his role in laundering the proceeds enabled the entire criminal scheme. Victims suffered significant loss and distress, and I hope they can take comfort knowing he has received a 38-month prison sentence.”
Cllr Richard Foster, North Yorkshire Council executive member, added:
“The harm caused goes beyond financial loss. Many victims were left frightened or anxious about using computers again. Laundering stolen funds allowed scammers to reach more people, and this sentencing shows the courts take these offences seriously.”
Mike Andrews, National Coordinator of the National Trading Standards eCrime Team, said:
“This investigation disrupted a sophisticated global fraud operation targeting UK consumers. While Yolmo did not make scam calls himself, his role in laundering criminal funds was essential, leaving victims embarrassed, ashamed, and deeply shaken.”