Taxi driver who exploited Covid scheme to pocket £100,000 ordered to pay back just £60,000
- Posted on September 8, 2026
- By Express
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In brief
A London taxi driver who illegally obtained £100,000 through pandemic relief programs has been ordered to repay only £60,000 despite using the fraudulently obtained funds to purchase property abroad and acquire a vehicle. The case highlights ongoing challenges in recovering COVID-19 scheme fraud, as the defendant retained substantial personal assets while facing reduced financial penalties from authorities seeking to reclaim public funds misappropriated during the crisis.
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Taxi driver who exploited Covid scheme to pocket £100,000 ordered to pay back just £60,000
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