Ghost brokers in dock after Esure and police uncover racket

fraud-beads

The fraudsters involved in the “elaborate” scam, which targeted minicab drivers, got suspended sentences and community service.

A team of East London-based fraudsters who set up a ghost broking operation targeting minicab drivers have collectively been sentenced to 57 months suspended following being convicted of conspiracy to commit fraud.

A statement from the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB), which investigated the scam with the Metropolitan Police, stated that Ajay Haque, 35 of Salisbury Road, London – described as the mastermind behind the scam - received two years custodial suspended for 21 months as well as a 9 hour

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