Parking boss's son back in court over £233k VAT fraud
Sultan Khan, son of a disgraced airport parking boss, has been sentenced for evading £233,338.25 in VAT through his car parking business Car Park Manchester.
Category : Fraud
Drug mule's damning messages after Manchester Airport cannabis bust
A 19-year-old drug mule caught with 18kg of cannabis at Manchester Airport claimed the suitcase wasn't his, but Telegram messages revealed he knew about the import plan and expected financial gain.
Gang jailed for trafficking 40,000 stolen phones to China
Three men have been jailed for running the UK's largest mobile smuggling network, trafficking up to 40,000 stolen phones to China, linked to 40% of London thefts.
Migrant crime rampage: 170 offences at RAF Wethersfield
Around 170 offences have been reported at the RAF Wethersfield asylum accommodation site in Essex since June 2023, including violence, sexual offences, arson and drugs.
Woman says drugs in bottom placed there during sex
Reagan Cox, 30, arrested in Florida, claimed cocaine found in her bottom was placed there during an intimate encounter. She entered no contest pleas and received probation.
Serial burglar granted anonymity posts court video
A serial burglar granted anonymity by a judge for his own protection posted a video of himself in court, the Daily Mail reported.
La Pittura withdrawal raises betting integrity concerns
La Pittura was withdrawn from a Newmarket maiden after her saddle was removed, prompting questions about suspicious market moves and Rule 4 deductions.
Russia 'smuggling in tech disguised as sex toys' to bypass sanctions
Russia is smuggling war tech materials into the country disguised as sex toys to bypass sanctions, a probe claims. A Chinese firm advertising 'smart sex toys' allegedly sends industrial electronics that could aid Putin's war effort.
Building fraud ring members jailed for £1m swindle
Twelve members of a 23-strong building fraud network that swindled more than £1m from 43 victims have been jailed for a combined 63 years and three months at Teesside Crown Court.
Fire TV Stick hidden dangers of illegal streaming revealed
A new report reveals 31% of UK adults used illegal streaming in the past three months, risking malware, fraud and financial losses up to £5,000.
Granddaughter who plundered nan's savings told she 'rinsed' her
Dannielle Ramsbotham, 34, was appointed deputy to her grandmother's estate but spent over £30,000 within 10 months, leaving her nan to die a pauper.
Care worker stole grieving family's £3,200 refund
Hollie Ralph, 33, redirected a £3,278.58 refund meant for a dead resident's family into a relative's account. She admitted fraud and received a suspended sentence.
Benefits fraudster owes £83k after repaying only £18k
Tsvetka Todorova, jailed over a £54m benefits fraud, has repaid just £18,228 of a £101,201 confiscation order and now faces deportation.
Roblox scam targets children's Robux and login details
Criminals use fake Roblox login pages to steal children's Robux and personal data. NordVPN researchers found nearly 200 phishing kits in a week.
Bulgarian migrant in £54m benefits scam back on Universal Credit
A Bulgarian woman jailed for a £54m benefits scam is now back on Universal Credit in the UK, still owing over £80,000 from a confiscation order.
Men arrested under Explosives Act as villagers evacuated near RAF Fairford
Several men have been arrested on suspicion of explosives offences, prompting a major incident and evacuation of villagers near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
Legal rights if dog poo bag is put in your wheelie bin
Putting rubbish in someone else's wheelie bin could be fly-tipping, leading to fixed penalty notices. Councils can fine for bin stuffing and improper waste presentation.
Pensioner targeted in courier fraud as Cheshire cases rise
A pensioner in Macclesfield handed over bank cards to a fake GMP officer in one of five courier fraud attempts in Cheshire in eight days, prompting a police warning.
DWP to start using new bank account powers from October
DWP officials will begin using new powers from October to claw back benefit debts directly from bank accounts, part of a fraud crackdown aiming to save up to £14.6 billion over five years.
Using a stranger's wheelie bin could be fly-tipping, experts warn
Putting rubbish, including dog poo bags, in someone else's wheelie bin without permission can be classed as fly-tipping, with councils in Wales able to issue fixed penalty notices of £150-£400.
Over-75s lose £9,051 to romance scams, Lloyds warns
State pensioners aged 75-84 are losing an average of £9,051 each to romance scams, the largest losses of any age group, Lloyds Banking Group has warned.
TPUSA insisted Kirk speak outdoors despite security fears, report says
A new report says Turning Point USA insisted Charlie Kirk speak outdoors at Utah Valley University despite security concerns raised by school leaders and police, before his fatal shooting.
Casino Secrets leak exposes offshore gambling firms' inner workings
A vast leak of Curaçao regulator files reveals tens of thousands of confidential documents on online casinos, including those accused of illegally targeting UK consumers.
Man who claimed £70k in UC caught out by Facebook post
Colin Hegarty, 58, of Blackpool, received a suspended sentence after fraudulently claiming £70,967.89 in Universal Credit while living with a partner.
Piers Morgan sues Earl Spencer over Diana memoir claims
Piers Morgan is taking legal action against Earl Spencer over his memoir Swan Song, vowing to have alleged defamatory lies removed and damages paid to the King's Trust.
Four jailed for £20m cocaine plot via Billingsgate market
Four gang members jailed for up to 22 years over plot to smuggle £20m of cocaine in frozen fish deliveries through Billingsgate Market.
Record number of child abuse image offenders avoid jail
A record 2,108 offenders convicted of child abuse image offences received suspended sentences in 2025, with fewer than one in five jailed, Ministry of Justice figures show.
Burglar who stole wedding ring and Rolex must pay back £259
A burglar who broke into homes of a terminally ill woman and a man with dementia, stealing a wedding ring, Rolex and stuffed badger, has been ordered to pay back just £259.
Tesco and Sainsbury's recall products over salmonella, explosion risk
Tesco and Sainsbury's have recalled chocolate and Lucky Saint Hazy IPA cans. The chocolate may contain salmonella, while the cans risk rupturing. Full details inside.
Tess Vaughan sentenced for laundering £41k for killer partner
Tess Vaughan, partner of convicted killer Timmy Donovan, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court for money laundering. She used around £41,000 of criminal cash for private school fees, a luxury Audi, and designer goods.
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