Thief who stole tractors to send to Bulgaria is told to pay back 870,000

Hristo Chenchev has been ordered to repay nearly 900,000 as part of a crackdown on his involvement in a sophisticated tractor theft operation.

The investigation unveiled a crime group, led by Chenchev, that was stealing high-value tractors across Oxfordshire, significantly impacting local communities.

Lucy Flynn, a senior financial investigator, stated, 'This case shows that if you involve yourself in this sort of criminality, you can expect to pay back a significant amount of money.'

Chenchev's actions, including conspiring to conceal stolen property, resulted in a two-year suspended sentence and a hefty financial penalty due to the Proceeds of Crime Act.

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