Alleged Covid fraudsters warned to pay up or face the hit squad'

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"People suspected of committing fraud during the Covid pandemic have been told they must pay up or face the hit squad. A deadline of December has been set for suspected fraudsters to return any taxpayers' money they may have received under false pretences during the pandemic. Once the voluntary repayment scheme closes, the government has pledged to hit perpetrators who have been sent letters informing them of the deadline with fines of up to 100 per cent of the value of the money they swindled from the taxpayer."

A news outlet seeks donations to fund reporters and maintain paywall-free access, citing investigations and a documentary on reproductive rights and Big Tech. Donations are presented as necessary to keep journalists on the ground and to present both sides of stories. A government repayment scheme requires people suspected of Covid-era benefit fraud to return taxpayer money by December. Letters have been sent to suspected fraudsters giving the deadline. Once the voluntary scheme ends, the government will pursue fines of up to 100% of the value of fraudulent payments. Recovered funds are to be allocated to communities, schools, and the National Health Service.

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