Three convicted of fraud in UK court over Covid protective-clothing scam
By Maciej Boguslawski ( July 15, 2026, 15:40 GMT | Insight) -- Three individuals were convicted of fraud and money laundering in a UK court on Wednesday over their involvement in a multimillion-dollar Covid scam purporting to supply personal protective clothing. The court had heard that they used the proceeds of the fraud to buy luxury items and swapped WhatsApp messages saying "fill ya boots."Three individuals have been convicted of fraud and money laundering in a UK court over their involvement in a multimillion-dollar Covid scam that netted them luxury cars, Rolex watches and expensive home renovations....
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