Arran Cameron:
Another aspect to the non-payment of a phone bill is the lost VAT revenue for the government. Could it be possible to prosecute the customer for tax evasion?
Rob Eagle:
The old Strowger equipment, that was lovely stuff.
Sparkingchip:
Anyway, why should not paying a mobile phone bill be a criminal offence any more than not paying an electricians bill for work completed?
Roy Bowdler:
In general, my observation is that the Police or DPP, would not wish to get involved, or in many circumstances a wronged party wish to involve them, even if there is evidence of dishonesty, when the issue can be resolved by other means, ie “it’s a civil matter”. However, I have seen prosecutions for minor “fingers in the till”, “theft from work” and fraud offences, where an employer has wanted to pursue that course of action.
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