Police
hunting a bogus landlord suspected of ripping-off over a dozen
wannabe tenants have released this CCTV image.
It
was taken at a bank, where the heartless conman accompanied one of
his innocent victims as she withdrew £4,200 to pay him a rental
advance.
Police
are aware of 12 victims so far, but believe there may be more.
The
bogus landlord gave his name as Mustafa Bhatt, but police believe
this is a false identity.
He
is described as an Asian man in his 30's with short black hair, a
short beard and dark framed glasses.
Detective
Inspector Rita Tierney from Islington CID said: "We
have spoken to a number of concerned young adults, some from overseas
who have been defrauded of their savings by this unscrupulous man and
we are keen to identify him as soon as possible.
"If
you recognise this man or have any information about the fraud please
call 101 quoting 2721069/14 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800
555 111."
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