Summary
Two former executives of a funeral plan company, Safe Hands, are facing fraud charges after the company's collapse in 2022. The collapse affected 46,000 customers who had prepaid for funeral services. The charges against Richard Wells and Neil Debenham were brought following an investigation by the Serious Fraud Office.
Key Facts
- Two men, Richard Wells and Neil Debenham, appeared in court facing fraud charges.
- They are accused of conspiracy to defraud and fraud by false representation.
- Safe Hands, the company involved, collapsed in 2022.
- The collapse affected 46,000 customers with prepaid funeral plans.
- The Serious Fraud Office investigated the case leading to these charges.
- The case was moved to Southwark Crown Court for a hearing on March 5.
- Wells lives in Spain, and Debenham lives in Norwich.
- Both executives received conditional bail.
