Fraudulent Fish Out of Water

In the bustling city of Birmingham, a rather fishy accountant, Zeeshan Ashraf, made waves by swindling £27,000 from the UK's "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme, among other Covid support programs. His fraudulent escapades, amassing over £268,000 in total, included false claims for non-existent hospitality ventures and unauthorized fund applications. Ashraf's actions, revealed after meticulous investigation, underscore the vulnerabilities of pandemic-relief systems. Jailed for over three years, his tale is a cautionary one, highlighting the need for vigilant oversight during times of crisis.