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Bulgarian Gang Accused of 50 Million Pound Welfare Fraud in UK

Published by Novinite on Wed, 04/10/2024 - 10:10

An organized criminal group comprising Bulgarian citizens has been implicated in what authorities describe as the largest welfare fraud scheme in the legal history of Great Britain. The group, which operated between October 2016 and May 2021, has pleaded guilty and is set to stand trial in May for embezzling more than 50 million pounds, according to a report by Sky News.