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Fraudster Scams £8.5 Million from 45 Victims

8/29/2025

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Anopkumar Maudhoo, 46, an illegal immigrant from Mauritius, defrauded 45 victims of £8.5 million through fake property sales.
He sold 75 non-existent properties in London and the South East since 2021 using forged documents and aliases.
Victims reported significant emotional and financial distress from his actions.
Maudhoo, with 25 prior fraud convictions, admitted to multiple charges, including possessing false identity documents.
He was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court and expressed a desire to apologize to his victims.

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Story summary

Anopkumar Maudhoo, 46, an illegal immigrant from Mauritius, defrauded 45 victims of £8.5 million through fake property sales.
He sold 75 non-existent properties in London and the South East since 2021 using forged documents and aliases.
Victims reported significant emotional and financial distress from his actions.
Maudhoo, with 25 prior fraud convictions, admitted to multiple charges, including possessing false identity documents.
He was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court and expressed a desire to apologize to his victims.