Three individuals have been charged as part of a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation into an alleged £10m 'Ponzi' scheme.
The scheme, run by Gilher Inc, targeted British nationals and other expatriates living in Mallorca, as well as individuals in France and the USA. Over £10m was obtained from investors, with losses believed to be around £6m. Daniel Hirst, Linda Christine Hirst and Zoe Waite all appeared before Bradford Magistrates Court in response to a summons in connection with the alleged fraudulent investment scheme and were charged with offences under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. The SFO began its investigation into Gilher Inc, a Panama and Seychelles registered company operated by John Neil Hi...
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