An Isle of Wight business owner accused of defrauding customers out of more than £160,000 has seen his case adjourned until later this year.
Scott Carpenter, 41, of Quarry Road in Ryde appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court charged with 2 counts of participate in fraudulent business carried on by sole trader.
The offences – allegedly committed by Carpenter and his company Bespoke Carpentry – took place between the 1st May 2021 and 30th November 2022.
The 41-year-old is alleged to have committed fraud totalling £160,000 with one customer said to have been left £80,000 out of pocket. No plea was entered to any of the charges.
Carpenter will next appear at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court on 19th November.
Needs locking up.
Along with a couple of other rogue traders that Trading Standards can’t be bothered to chase up because they’re too busy sitting on their fat ar*** sipping tea all day and playing candy crush….