Kent’s criminal masterminds are feeling the pinch after cops seized a whopping £5 million in ill-gotten gains in the last year! Forget fancy cars and designer watches, these crooks are now counting their losses as Kent Police’s crack Proceeds of Crime Team unleashed hell on their bank balances.
From drug dealers stashing cash in sports bags to romance fraudsters leaving heartbroken victims in their wake, no one was safe from the long arm of the law. One drug dealer, who thought he was sitting pretty after a two-year stint behind bars, was slapped with a £200,000 bill!
Elderly victims, cruelly scammed by rogue builders, got their money back, while a love rat from Rochester was forced to hand over £30,000 to his heartbroken victim. Even Rolex-wearing coke barons had their bling confiscated, with nearly £60,000 in luxury goods snatched away!
And in a shocking twist, nearly £1 million was returned to a Canadian victim who was conned in a devious investment scam. Turns out Kent’s not just home to seaside charm, but also international fraudsters!
Detective Chief Inspector Helen Smithers, the iron lady of asset recovery, declared,
“People who break the law to make money should not be allowed to keep that money after they have been sentenced!”
With 132 court orders totaling over £5 million, it’s clear she means business!
This massive haul sends a clear message to would-be criminals: Kent is coming for your cash! And if you think you can outsmart the cops, think again! Your Rolex, your fancy car, and your dirty money will all end up back where they belong – in the hands of the law!