The unnamed man planned to leave the cash in the local church cemetery until the 20-year time-limit for tax investigations had passed, before digging it up.
But his ruse was uncovered by tax-inspectors who obtained permission to dig up the grave from the parish priest following a tip-off.
The cash was discovered and the Inland Revenue recovered its £50,000 share.
Full story: Businessman hid £140,000 in his aunt’s grave in tax-evasion scam – Telegraph