Salim Sakaria, aged 46, of Preston involved in fake construction companies, the key players in an 11-strong crime gang that attempted to steal £4.2 million between 2009 and 2011 is ordered to repay more than £2.2 million after investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Gang leader Salim Sakaria, set up 19 fake construction companies, used ‘puppet’ directors, fake invoices and bogus building contracts for housing developments.

On 11 April 2017, Salim Sakaria was ordered to repay £2,276,149 within three months or serve a further compulsory seven and a half years in jail as a default sentence.

HM Revenue and Customs found during investigation that Salim owns six properties in the Preston area valued at £408,464, a designer watch and a Mercedes Benz car, he had almost £2 million in cash some of which had been transferred to Dubai.

Any sale of the restrained assets will now be used to fund the confiscation payment.

Salim Sakaria was found guilty to the VAT fraud on 2 May 2014 and was sentenced to 5 years jail on 9 October 2014. He was also charge for assault and a further three years were added to his jail term.

On 11 April 2017, Salim Sakaria was ordered to repay £2,276,149 within three months or serve a further compulsory seven and a half years in jail as a default sentence.

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