Man jailed for misusing stolen and misplaced Blue Badges

A person has been jailed after being caught twice utilizing stolen and misplaced disabled parking permits (Blue Badges) to park illegally within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. 

On 25 August 2025, at Bromley Magistrates Court, 32-year-old Ademola Akinkunmi of Heathcote Street, Dartford, was sentenced to 6 months in jail for fraudulently utilizing Blue Badges to park his Mercedes in Greenwich and Woolwich. 

Mr Akinkunmi was first caught in June 2022 on College Approach, Greenwich, utilizing a allow that had been reported stolen. He was issued with a penalty discover of £195. He was caught once more in February 2024 in Macbean Street, Woolwich, this time utilizing a allow reported as misplaced. He initially appealed the penalty however later paid £65. 

Council investigators interviewed Mr Akinkunmi about each penalty cost notices, however he claimed he hadn’t been driving on the time, couldn’t say who was, and had no concept what had occurred to the 2 Blue Badges that have been used. 

Following a full investigation, he was charged with two counts of fraud by false illustration and two counts of possession of an article to be used in fraud. He pleaded responsible in August 2025 and was sentenced to jail and ordered to pay a £128 sufferer surcharge. 

Councillor Denise Hyland Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Social Value, mentioned: “Blue Badges are there to help people with serious mobility issues live their lives with independence and dignity. When someone misuses them, it isn’t just a rule being broken, it’s a parking space being stolen from a neighbour who really needs it.  

“This case shows we will take action against people who abuse the system. Our message is simple, respect Blue Badges and respect those who rely on them.” 

If you believe you studied somebody of committing fraud towards the Royal Borough of Greenwich please name 0800 169 6975 or electronic mail fraud@royalgreenwich.gov.uk. Any data you give will likely be handled in confidence.