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Stephen Astbury defrauded two clients of £14,590 and a supplier of £1,000 in van conversion scams. He was ordered to pay £15,610 compensation and complete 120 hours of unpaid work.
Stephen Astbury, a businessman from Crewe, has been sentenced for fraud in van-to-camper conversions. He cheated two clients out of £14,590 and a supplier out of £1,000, pocketing more than £15,610. The court imposed 120 hours of community service and ordered him to pay compensation of £15,610.
In a separate, unrelated case, Matthew Strong, owner of East Coast Van Builds, pleaded guilty to wire fraud. He defrauded clients of about 477,502 dollars, using the funds for personal expenses and music festivals instead of completing van conversions.
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A businessman from Crewe was convicted of fraud related to campervan conversions. Steven Astbury defrauded two customers and a supplier, pocketing ove...
A businessman from Crewe was convicted of fraud related to campervan conversions. Steven Astbury defrauded two customers and a supplier, pocketing over £15,610. He was sentenced to 120 hours of unpaid work and ordered to pay compensation.
Steven Astbury admitted fraud related to campervan conversions, defrauding customers of £14,590 and a supplier of £1,000. He was sentenced to 12-month...
Steven Astbury admitted fraud related to campervan conversions, defrauding customers of £14,590 and a supplier of £1,000. He was sentenced to 12-month community order and ordered to pay £15,610 in compensation.
The owner of East Coast Van Builds pleaded guilty to a wire fraud scheme. Matthew Strong defrauded customers of approximately $477,502, using their fu...
The owner of East Coast Van Builds pleaded guilty to a wire fraud scheme. Matthew Strong defrauded customers of approximately $477,502, using their funds for personal expenses and music festivals instead of van conversions.
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