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Castle Bromwich Millionaire Sentenced for £250,000 Tax Evasion

A millionaire from Castle Bromwich has been sentenced for evading £250,000 in taxes.

Michael Stephen Johnson, 62, of Claybrook Lane, Castle Bromwich, was found guilty of cheating the public revenue by deliberately concealing or neglecting to disclose his income.

Johnson, a self-employed builder, had £1.6 million in a bank account but claimed he only had £1.2 million.

Prosecutor Marten Weaver said: "He was a man of means and had the opportunity to disclose his true income."

Defence barrister, Michael Isherwood, said: "He is a man of limited education, but of good character."

Mr Recorder David Richards told Johnson: "You are a cunning and dishonest man, and you have brought shame on yourself and on your family."

Johnson was given a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, and ordered to pay £4,000 costs.

He must also pay £250,000 in compensation to HM Revenue and Customs, to be paid at £5,000 per month.

Mr Richards said: "I accept you are of good character, but your actions have brought shame on yourself and on your family."

Johnson was also ordered to carry out 100 hours of community service and to pay a £10 fine plus £15 victim surcharge.

Residing at: 20 Claybrook Lane, Castle Bromwich, B37, Birmingham, West Midlands, England

"He is a man of means and had the opportunity to disclose his true income."
Marten Weaver, Prosecutor

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This article highlights the importance of honesty and transparency in financial dealings, as well as the consequences of tax evasion.

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