Covid fraudsters urged to pay up before December or face ‘hit squad’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves called on suspected fraudsters to pay back money received under false pretences during the Covid pandemic (PA) - (PA Archive)

Those suspected of committing fraud during the Covid pandemic are being urged to pay up or face the “hit squad”.

Letters are being sent to suspected fraudsters informing them they have until December to return any taxpayers’ money they may have received under false pretences.