Miles Cross, 33, from Wrexham, has admitted to selling lethal chemicals through an internet forum, substances believed to have caused two tragic suicides. Cross pleaded guilty to charges of encouraging and assisting suicide after operating his grim business under a false name.
Starting in July 2024, Cross used a QR code on the forum to accept payments directly into his bank account. He received around £100 from four buyers before sending out the deadly packages. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed two deaths linked to the substances sold by Cross.
One of the victims was 26-year-old Shubhreet Singh from Leeds, who died last year. The police launched an investigation that culminated in a raid on Cross’s home in January 2025. During the raid, officers arrested Cross and discovered the chemicals along with incriminating items.
Digital devices seized during the search connected Cross to the internet forum, social media accounts, and bank transactions used to run his illicit operation. Detective Chief Superintendent Chris Bell condemned Cross’s actions, stating, “He exploited his victims in their most desperate moments, profiting off their vulnerability and mental illnesses. I hope today’s admission brings some relief to the victims’ families, sparing them the ordeal of a trial.”
Alison Storey, CPS Specialist Prosecutor, criticised Cross’s conduct as purely motivated by money, making a deadly chemical shockingly easy to obtain online. She said, “This case is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by those exploiting vulnerable people online. We will always hold offenders accountable.”
Three other victims remain unnamed due to strict reporting restrictions citing “very significant sensitivities.” Cross is scheduled to be sentenced at Mold Crown Court on January 7, with the judge indicating that his guilty plea may result in a reduced sentence.
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Originally published by UKNIP.
