Ex-Actor Arrested in Spain Over £13.6M Scam Targeting Aspiring Models

Ex-actor Philip Foster arrested in Spain after £13.6m fraud targeting aspiring models. Extradition process underway.

September 19, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Alicante, Spain — A former British television actor has been taken into custody in Spain following a £13.6 million fraud scheme that targeted aspiring models across the UK.

Philip Barry Foster, 51, was apprehended by Spanish authorities in the Alicante region on September 17. He had previously skipped bail before his trial for the large-scale scam, which involved deceiving over 6,000 individuals. The case is part of a broader effort by UK law enforcement to locate and prosecute high-profile fugitives.

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Foster, once known for his role in the popular TV series Brookside, was convicted in absentia for the fraud. His arrest comes as part of an ongoing operation by the National Crime Agency to track down those on its Most Wanted list. He is now facing extradition to the United Kingdom to face the legal consequences of his actions.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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