Fraudster Alex Hope jailed for perverting course of justice

Sentenced to 16 months

Julian Marr
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Collective investment scheme fraudster Alex Hope has been sentenced to 16 months' imprisonment for perverting the course of justice.

The charge related to his conduct following the imposition of a restraint order in 2012 and a confiscation order in 2016 arising from criminal proceedings brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). On 7 March 2017, Hope pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice at Inner London Crown Court In sentencing him at Southwark Crown Court on Friday, Her Honour Judge Taylor highlighted the "blatant and repeated nature" of his offending and his continued flouting of court orders. The outcome follows earlier action taken by the FCA against Hope as a result of his criminal conduct. ...

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