"A man described as one of Britain's most prolific train fare dodgers is facing prison after admitting to 112 convictions for failing to pay for tickets. Charles Brohiri, 29, pleaded guilty at Westminster Magistrates' Court to evading more than 3,000 in fares on Govia Thameslink services over a period spanning nearly two years, concluding last November. Dressed in all black, Mr Brohiri entered dozens of guilty pleas, repeating the word "guilty" in a soft, low voice as each charge was read out by the court legal adviser. The process reportedly took around 20 minutes."
"Brohiri now could face a custodial sentence because of the number of offences he has committed, said District Judge Nina Tempia. He also faces the prospect of having to pay back tens of thousands of pounds in unpaid rail fares, costs, and court fees that have accrued in the legal proceedings. Brohiri could be told to pay back all the unpaid fares, totalling 3,266, as well as the cost of 15,120 of bringing the 112 prosecutions (Ben Whitley/PA Wire) In addition, Brohiri, from Hatfield in Hertfordshire, is accused of failing to pay fines worth 48,682 from separate prosecutions brought through the courts between August 2019 and April 2025."
Charles Brohiri, 29, admitted 112 convictions for failing to pay for train tickets after evading 3,266 fares on Govia Thameslink services over nearly two years, ending last November. He pleaded guilty at Westminster Magistrates' Court and entered dozens of guilty pleas, reportedly repeating "guilty" as each charge was read. District Judge Nina Tempia warned a custodial sentence was possible given the number of offences. Potential liabilities include repayment of 3,266 in unpaid fares, 15,120 in prosecution costs, and alleged unpaid fines totaling 48,682 from earlier cases. Sentencing was adjourned to February 11 for a pre-sentence report. He is accused of continuing to travel without paying despite a ban from Thameslink stations imposed last April.
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