18 Red Lion Court, Chambers of David Etherington QC

R v Mohammed Faruq
25.04.2006
Court: Crown Court
Benefit and immigration fraud: F pleaded guilty to harbouring illegal immigrants and conspiracy to defraud the Department for Work & Pensions.
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Appearance(s): John Black QC, Jane Bewsey QC, Hannah Willcocks
Category: Proceeds of Crime & Asset Forfeiture, Fraud & Financial Crime
									
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