A Lanarkshire crook with links to human trafficking, 'bogus workmen' and violence has been forced to cough up over £50,000.
William McPhee Junior was handed a forfeiture order for £52,702.37 at Hamilton Sheriff Court on June 27. The order was granted under the Account Forfeiture provisions of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
The Civil Recovery Unit (CRU), raised a civil action on funds held in the 22-year-old's account. An order to seize the cash was put in place as it had been earned from 'unlawful conduct' and was 'recoverable property'.
