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A civil servant, Kashim Chowdhury, was convicted of nine counts of fraud for holding multiple full-time government jobs without disclosure, earning nearly £350,000. He exploited remote work and sick leave to manage his workload, including wearing white makeup during a video call to appear ill. The National Fraud Initiative identified his activities, leading to his conviction and potential asset recovery. Chowdhury claimed his actions were due to past job insecurity and mental health issues, but the court found his actions to be deliberate and dishonest.
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