A lengthy investigation has led to six people being charged with conspiracy to commit fraud by making false representation.

Elderly victims from Coulsdon, Whyteleafe, as well as Reigate, Oxted and Sevenoaks, spoke to police as part of the investigation dating back to 2009.

Those charged are David Sanderson, 38, and Emma Sanderson 33, both of Brook Road, Merstham, Paul Sanderson of Sarel Way, Horley, Albert Eastwood, 38, of Denton Close, Redhill, John Eastwood, 41, Ermyn Close, Leatherhead and a 17-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons.

All six have been released on bail and are due to appear at South East Surrey Magistrates Court on June 1.