Couple who claimed food poisoning on holiday face jail after photos emerge
A body building couple caught out after claiming food poisoning ruined their Turkish holiday have been told they could face jail for "encouraging a tsunami of false claims".
Leon Roberts, 38, and mother-of-two Jade Muzoka, 27, sued the hotel and tour operators Thomson (now known as TUI) after claiming they were bedridden with vomiting and diarrhoea, The Metro reports.
The couple, who have since broken up, allegedly faked sickness to get a £58,000 (A$102,000) payout after going on a trip to Turkey in July 2015.
District Judge Jonathan Taffe told them that they could face a prison term to act as a deterrent to the "tsunami" of compensation claims that have been made.
WATCH: UFO spotted in SpaceX 'Starman' video live feed above Earth
Bangladeshi woman charged over 'Islamic State inspired' stabbing Melbourne's north
The court heard the pair claimed damages after their week's holiday in the resort of Belek.
Tim Hunter, representing TUI, told the judge: "Both enjoyed a holiday at the Cornelia Golf Resort and Spa in Turkey in July 2015 which passed without incident or complaint."
"Apparently from social media it appears both had a very enjoyable time."
Despite the pair withdrawing their claims before a penny was paid out, the company chose to prosecute the pair.
At an earlier hearing, the couple pleaded guilty to fraud.
Adjourning the case District Judge Taffe said it appeared the matter had "crossed the custody threshold" and he would be considering a jail sentence.
