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15/01/2014
British Tax Fugitive Arrested In Cyprus
One of the UK's most wanted tax fugitives, 46-year-old Michael Voudouri, has been arrested in Cyprus.
In 2012 Voudouri, from Bridge of Allan in Stirlingshire, failed to appear for a sentencing hearing at the High Court in Glasgow after pleading guilty to money laundering linked to VAT fraud.
It was found that more than £10 million had been filtered through accounts in Cyprus, Greece and Switzerland.
It is understood that Mr Voudouri was arrested at his home in Cyprus after allegedly using a forged passport.
(MH/CD)
In 2012 Voudouri, from Bridge of Allan in Stirlingshire, failed to appear for a sentencing hearing at the High Court in Glasgow after pleading guilty to money laundering linked to VAT fraud.
It was found that more than £10 million had been filtered through accounts in Cyprus, Greece and Switzerland.
It is understood that Mr Voudouri was arrested at his home in Cyprus after allegedly using a forged passport.
(MH/CD)
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