The slow tread of the law

Back in October 2008, Shazad Akhtar was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to eight counts of benefit fraud.

Now at long last he has been ordered to pay back £64,339.96 of which £37,999.96 is to be repaid to Oldham Council. The amount has to be repaid within 12 months otherwise he will be jailed for two years and still be required to make the repayment.