Fraudster's assets go on market

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A Staffordshire mansion seized from a convicted fraudster has gone on the market for £2.75m.

Craig Johnson, 35, from Stone, was jailed for his part in a multi-million pound VAT fraud and told to repay £26m to the government.

Meaford Hall, his stately home with 22-acres of grounds, will be auctioned along with several cars, a motorbike and number plates next month.

The auction, by SHM Smith Hodgkinson, is by appointment only on 23 June.

Other assets include a helicopter, two Bentleys and an Aston Martin, a yacht, Rolex watches and diamonds.

Johnson was one of 21 people to be jailed last year in connection with a £138m fraud and is serving 12-and-a-half years.