A woman labelled one of “Britain’s most-wanted tax fugitives” has been jailed for eight years. Sarah Panitzke appeared at Kingston Crown Court today (Friday) after nine years on the run.
The 48-year-old woman, originally from York, was extradited to the UK on Thursday. She appeared in court for her role in a multimillion-pound VAT fraud.
Panitzke absconded in May 2013 while standing trial for money laundering offences and subsequently featured in National Crime Agency (NCA) most-wanted appeals. She was convicted and sentenced in her absence to eight years in prison, reports PA.
