In 2020, a Turk named İlhan Kekec created a huge shock wave in the country by attempting to defraud the British government. Let’s take a look behind the scenes of this event that shocked everyone.
The main character of the story we will tell İlhan Kekec, He owns a Turkish restaurant in England.
Kekec, who is stated to be 35 years old in the sources, committed this fraud, which will be on the agenda of both England and Turkey, in Watford, England, which he has been operating for 3 years. Derwish Kebab Restaurant It is done by taking out a loan in your name.
His plan begins with him receiving £30,000 in Covid aid from the British government.
What the UK offers to help businesses struggling to cope with economic difficulties during the pandemic £30,000 “Covid Bounce Back” receives the named aid loan.
However, he must have planned everything because in May 2020, when he took out a loan of 30,000 pounds on behalf of Hizirali Ltd, he calculated the company’s turnover as 125,000 pounds. misrepresents.
Shortly after receiving the loan, he applies to terminate the company, stating that the company is experiencing economic difficulties.
After receiving this loan, İlhan Kekec used the money to pay off his own debts and in june 2020 citing economic difficulties tried to dissolve the company but he makes no attempt to inform his other creditors.
Additionally, Kekec owned Derwish Kebab Restaurant during this time. announced that it has opened in another location. But this restaurant was only open for three weeks and closed due to the Covid-19 quarantine.
The British government is aware of the situation and is investigating İlhan Kekec’s questionable actions.
Kekec was found guilty by a jury in December 2023 of fraud by false representation and failure to notify creditors in his application for voluntary dissolution.
He was later tried at Isleworth Crown Court for fraud and commercial crimes for misusing a benefit loan and He was sentenced to imprisonment.
The striking story of Kekec’s fraud caused great repercussions in both British and Turkish society. the importance of honesty and social responsibility he emphasized once again.
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