Andrew Bell, 56, from Solihull, has been sentenced after falsely claiming £70,000 in business expenses while working at Jaguar Land Rover.
Bell, who lived on Mappleborough Road, was involved in a fraudulent income tax scheme that he claimed was widespread within the company. He registered for self-assessment with Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), despite not being eligible, and falsely declared business expenses.
The father-of-five was implicated in a scheme known as ‘Tommy’s Tax,’ a fraudulent practice that involved incorrect tax filings. However, Jaguar Land Rover, based in Coventry, rejected the idea that the scam was common among their employees. The company stated that only a small number of employees had engaged with unsanctioned third-party tax advisors, and an internal investigation was underway.
Bell’s actions have raised concerns about tax fraud, with HMRC closely monitoring such schemes to prevent further misconduct. The car manufacturer emphasized that these actions were not representative of the majority of their staff and reiterated their commitment to maintaining ethical business practices.
