Gambler jailed for money laundering.

Gambler jailed for money laundering offences

A PROFESSIONAL gambler who helped criminal gangs launder drug money was jailed for 18 months at Birmingham Crown Court on Monday.

Jatinder Singh Batth, who is known as Micky Singh, was a familiar figure in top casinos in Birmingham and London, and also on British racecourses.

The 39-year-old from Barnt Green, Worcestershire, was convicted last month of money laundering offences under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

He was the eighth person to be sentenced for their part in a £1.8m VAT scam involving a fake mobile phone firm and money laundering operation.Seven other people had previously received jail sentences totalling 32 years.

Before becoming involved in the money laundering conspiracy in which the profits from organised crime gangs, including drug dealers, were used to bet in casinos and on racing and football matches, Batth had staked more than £100m over a six-year period, including staking £100,000 on a World Cup match between England and Argentina.

It was his reputation as a high-stakesgambler, which brought him a £1m home and a £1m apartment overlooking Lords cricket ground in London, that led to Batth's recruitment into the gang.

HM Revenue and Customs assistant director, Nick Burriss, said: "The conclusion of this case has resulted in a number of serious criminals being sent to prison.

"This was a highly sophisticated and complex fraud against the taxpayer and enabled the defendants to fund extravagant and luxurious lifestyles. We will seek Confiscation Orders to reclaim the profits of their crime."

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