Britain's most wanted alleged tax fugitives have been publicly exposed for the first time as HM Revenue & Customs launches a fresh bid to track down the fraudsters.
HMRC has published pictures of its "Most Wanted" tax criminals online as part of a new appeal to the public, asking for help in tracing them.
They are accused of fleeing after being charged with a crime or during trial, according to Revenue & Customs.
Collectively, they have cost the Treasury almost £800m and the move comes as the coalition is attempting to clamp down on tax evasion.
The list includes Hussain Asad Chohan, a smuggler and fraudster from the West Midlands, who has cost the taxpayer an estimated £200m and is believed to be hiding in Dubai.
It also features Gordon Arthur, who is believed to be in the US after absconding while on bail in 2000. He is accused of dodging an estimated £15m in tax on imported alcohol and cigarettes.
HMRC work with Crimestoppers to gather information that might help trace the fugitives but this is the first time their photographs and details have been published.
David Gauke, the Exchequer Secretary, said: "The Government is absolutely committed to tackling tax evasion and fraud.
"These criminals have collectively cost the taxpayer over £765m and HMRC will pursue them relentlessly.
"We hope that publishing their pictures in this way will enable members of the public to contribute to the effort to catch them."
Tax evasion and fraud costs the taxpayer around £10bn. The Government has invested over £900m in HMRC in an attempt to raise an extra £7bn a year in tax revenue.
:: People with information on the fugitives should contact the HMRC hotline on 0800 595 000 or via the Crimestoppers website www.crimestoppers-uk.org .
