“Media watchdog Ofcom fined commercial broadcaster ITV a record 5.68 million pounds on Thursday for cheating viewers over phone-in competitions on some of its most popular shows.”
Reuters, 8th May 2008
Source: www.reuters.com
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So that’s how much it costs not to be prosecuted for theft. Always wondered. Out of my league though; unless they accept pro rata. I suppose that it may be cheaper under some circumstances? For instance, son of an MP; political party treasurers etc, all of whom have in common that they aren’t called Hinks.