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Appeals against conviction and sentence dismissed in SFO’s prosecution of Brazilian teak investment fraud

Amanda Pinto KC successfully prosecuted Skeene and Bowers at Southwark Crown Court. The Defendants were convicted of conspiracy to defraud and misconduct in the winding up of a company, having defrauded hundreds of investors in the UK and Sweden of millions of pounds. Each was sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment.

The Court of Appeal dismissed all grounds of appeal including one relating to the definition of conspiracy to defraud and another relating to when a full dishonesty direction was required. See here for approved judgment.

22nd January 2025

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