05/03/2008
Romanians To Appear In Court Over £24,000 Fraud
Almost 30 Romanians are due to appear in court over a find by the PSNI of £24,000.
Police took the money from a Nicolae Nicola at the weekend and have brought proceedings against him regarding tax issues.
The inquiry will also be checking the status of 28 migrant workers Mr Nicola used to sell copies of the Belfast Telegraph.
The solicitor representing the Romanians said he expected them all to attend the next hearing.
"It's all to do with their wages. A lot of them would have very close contacts with their homes. You could say this money is a lifeline to them. They work at a very basic level."
(DW/JM)
Police took the money from a Nicolae Nicola at the weekend and have brought proceedings against him regarding tax issues.
The inquiry will also be checking the status of 28 migrant workers Mr Nicola used to sell copies of the Belfast Telegraph.
The solicitor representing the Romanians said he expected them all to attend the next hearing.
"It's all to do with their wages. A lot of them would have very close contacts with their homes. You could say this money is a lifeline to them. They work at a very basic level."
(DW/JM)
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