Indian-origin couple convicted in UK over Covid PPE fraud that funded £126k Porsche, Rolexes | World News

Jogesh Bhandari and Meenakashi Bhandari An Indian-origin couple who exploited the urgent demand for protective equipment during the Covid-19 pandemic have been convicted in a multimillion-pound fraud case in the United Kingdom that funded a lavish lifestyle, including a £126,000 Porsche, Rolex watches and expensive home upgrades.Jogesh Bhandari, 59, and his wife Meenakashi Bhandari, 48, were found guilty at Leicester Crown Court, UK, of offences linked to fraud and handling criminal property. Craig Morris, 43, was also convicted of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and related offences. All three are due to be sentenced on 21 August, the BBC reported. PPE scam The National Crime Agency (NCA) said the group claimed they could supply millions of boxes of nitrile gloves at a time when hospitals and businesses were urgently trying to

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