Man accused of 17 frauds that total £425,000

A man accused of 17 frauds totalling £425,000 - including one in South Tyneside and two in the Sunderland area - has appeared in court.

- by Gareth Crickmer

Miran Shah, 41, of Buckingham Avenue, Whetstone, north London, is alleged to have committed 16 fraud by false representation offences between February 1, 2021, and May 11, 2024.

Ten relate to alleged claims he made to people that he was the owner of a successful building company capable of completing work of any scale to high standards, intending to make a financial gain.