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Cowboy builder jailed for 14 years for £1.25m fraud

Cowboy builder jailed for 14 years for £1.25m fraud

Summary

Mark Killick, also known by other names, was sentenced to 14 years in jail for defrauding 37 customers of over £1.25 million by not completing promised building work. He has a history of fraud convictions and has been banned from running a company for 15 years. Killick plans to appeal his conviction.

Key Facts

  • Mark Killick defrauded 37 people out of £1.25 million between 2019 and 2021.
  • He used aliases like Marc Cole and Mark Jenkins while doing business.
  • Killick failed to finish building projects after receiving advance payments.
  • He has been convicted of fraud four times since 2008.
  • During his trial, Killick's extravagant spending on luxury items was highlighted.
  • Killick was sentenced to 14 years in prison and banned from being a company director for 15 years.
  • A Serious Crime Prevention Order will restrict his ability to work in building after release.
  • He intends to appeal against his conviction.
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