Jailed radical Islamic cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has been made liable for Legal Aid costs of more than £1m for his defence at an Old Bailey trial.
The cleric was jailed for seven years in February 2006 for soliciting to murder and inciting racial hatred.
Abu Hamza might not be able to pay, a judge said, but his judgement would allow the Legal Services Commission to seize his assets.
London-based Abu Hamza is seeking leave to appeal against the decision.
Lord Justice Hughes said he was making an order for the recovery of the full costs of the defence because of the "inaccurate and false information" Abu Hamza had provided the court about his financial interests.
It was claimed that Abu Hamza bought a £220,000 house in Greenford, west London, while in jail despite his assets being frozen by the Treasury under anti-terrorism measures.
An investigation was subsequently carried out by the Legal Services Commission.
Designated terror suspects are not permitted to transfer any forms of funds or assets, including property, the government has said.
The cleric was jailed for seven years in February 2006 for soliciting to murder and inciting racial hatred.
Abu Hamza might not be able to pay, a judge said, but his judgement would allow the Legal Services Commission to seize his assets.
London-based Abu Hamza is seeking leave to appeal against the decision.
Lord Justice Hughes said he was making an order for the recovery of the full costs of the defence because of the "inaccurate and false information" Abu Hamza had provided the court about his financial interests.
It was claimed that Abu Hamza bought a £220,000 house in Greenford, west London, while in jail despite his assets being frozen by the Treasury under anti-terrorism measures.
An investigation was subsequently carried out by the Legal Services Commission.
Designated terror suspects are not permitted to transfer any forms of funds or assets, including property, the government has said.
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