A gambler was ordered to repay nearly £7,000 after claiming his van was stolen and using the insurance payout to support his habit.
120 hours of unpaid labor must also be completed by the offender.
The 49-year-old carpet installer's scheme was foiled when authorities in Spalding pulled over his car and discovered he was operating it with previously de-registered license plates.
120 hours of unpaid labor must also be completed by the offender.
The 49-year-old carpet installer's scheme was foiled when authorities in Spalding pulled over his car and discovered he was operating it with previously de-registered license plates.