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Army Officer Repaying Fraction of Stolen Funds

Former Army Officer Steals £365k, Repaying Only £86k: A tale of fraud, lavish spending, and betrayal. Staff Sergeant Andrew Oakes, aged 39, stole over £365k from his regiment, funding a luxurious lifestyle including cars, a hair transplant, and adult services. He was jailed for 3.5 years and ordered to repay £86k, a fraction of his theft. Oakes began his crimes in 2021, writing government checks to himself and falsifying records. He exploited his financial role, draining £336k from Ministry of Defence accounts. His actions caused significant reputational damage and impacted his battalions morale.

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