Two sentenced in major fraud case
The case involved mortgage fraud and tax evasion
Last updated 13th Sep 2026
Two men have been sentenced following a major fraud investigation that uncovered fraudulent schemes involving mortgages, stamp duty, and tax evasion.
The operation, led by the Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), revealed that Anthony Kafetzis, 67, and Jatinder Chohan, 43, were involved in a scam where they submitted false mortgage applications, inflating figures and falsifying documents to secure large sums. Some of this money ended up in Kafetzis’ bank account.
In a notable case, an altered mortgage application resulted in an extra £30,146 being paid to Kafetzis. The pair also executed stamp duty fraud, claiming fake exemptions and pocketing £147,000.
Further inquiries revealed Kafetzis received over £1.5 million over ten years, while underreporting income, leading to £433,000 in evaded taxes. He falsely claimed £64,000 in tax credits.
Following a trial at Birmingham Crown Court, Kafetzis was convicted on several charges including false accounting and fraud. Judge HHJ Jacobs said to Kafetzis: "I am sure the frauds were instigated by you. You are the direct line and lynchpin for all these frauds."
Kafetzis was sentenced to six years in jail. Chohan, found guilty of fraud, received a three-year suspended sentence, 150 hours of community service, and a 20-day rehabilitation order.
Both men are now subject to confiscation investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act.