Elderly victims of 6m fraudster who lived lavish lifestyle died before seeing him face justice
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David Clarkson orchestrated a massive Ponzi fraud, swindling £6 million from over 150 victims, many of whom were elderly. Promising fixed interest returns of seven percent on fake corporate bonds, he misled investors, including a 92-year-old woman who lost £80,000. The scheme involved illicit money laundering operations across multiple offshore accounts. Clarkson and his accomplices lived extravagantly, even as victims struggled financially. The fraud was uncovered in 2016 after City of London Police began investigating unusual payments to a law firm, ultimately leading to the downfall of Clarkson and his associates.
David Clarkson, the mastermind behind a Ponzi-style fraud, defrauded over 150 victims out of £6 million, promising fixed interest returns on bogus corporate bonds.
Many victims were elderly, including a 92-year-old woman who lost £80,000 and passed away before her relatives could recover the funds.
Clarkson and his accomplices used their fraudulent operations to fund lavish lifestyles, living in luxury homes and driving expensive cars while defrauding vulnerable individuals.
The scams involved high-pressure sales tactics, which pressured victims into investing, often resulting in catastrophic financial losses and distress.
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