A POLICE inspector who was jailed for fraud has been ordered to repay more than £100,000.

David Brown used the names of family members, businesses and strangers to create fake insurance policies before claiming £92,000 commission.

He also pleaded guilty to defrauding the Scottish Police Credit Union of £10,000 by hiding his credit status when applying for a loan.

His crimes were uncovered after a victim noticed that insurance payments, that she knew nothing about, were being taken from her bank account.

The former inspector for British Transport Police was jailed for 18 months in August last year after admitting his deceit.

Brown, 47, appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Wednesday for a hearing under Proceeds of Crime legislation.

An imposed confiscation order gives the Crown power to seize money that he gained through crime by taking from money and assets he acquires in the future.

Liam Murphy, Procurator Fiscal, Specialist Casework, said: “David Brown committed a significant fraud, using the names of close family members among others, and he did this while he had a duty to protect the public from crime.

“Today’s result should serve as a warning – we will not stop at prosecution. In effect, we have secured a financial life sentence. The order for the full value of the frauds will remain active against him until every penny is paid back, however long that takes.”