Brothers who tried to steal £1 million in a ‘staggering and audaciously dishonest’ film tax fraud have been jailed for a total of 14 years.
Craig Rees, 50, and his 52-year-old brother Carl submitted fraudulent Film Tax Relief (FTR) and VAT claims to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
The pair submitted inflated or completely made-up claims to HMRC for three separate films: Whispers, The Eight, and Violence.
In passing sentence, Her Honour Judge Heidi Kubik KC, said they were convicted with overwhelming evidence which had revealed “staggering and audacious dishonesty.”Craig Rees was sentenced in absence at Birmingham Crown Court today (8 April 2024), after absconding during the trial in January 2024.
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