Teen accused of £60,000 cigarettes/tobacco scam
Haroon Rasheed Khan (19) who also faces a £5,000 money laundering charge, is alleged to have evaded duty on almost 235,000 cigarettes and more than 25kg. of hand-rolling tobacco.
His case will be heard at the crown court and was transferred to Manchester Magistrates’ Court. The defendant did not indicate pleas.
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Hide AdKhan, of Hind Street, Burnley, is accused of fraudulent evasion of duty in relation to 234,860 cigarettes and 25.25kg of hand-rolling tobacco.
He is also charged with acquiring/using/possessing criminal property.
Both alleged offences are said to have taken place in Burnley last June 25th.