Crompton cleared

codprawn · 31 March 2008, 12:25

http://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/news...-of.3930455.jp

Just saw this article

"A MAN accused of setting up a company to continue the work of a couple who supplied high speed boats to international drug smugglers has been found not guilty."

I must say I am pleased he got off - with all the crazy new laws on money laundering etc they are trying to criminalise everyone. a few years ago the bloke would have won a queen's Award for Export!!!

Nos4r2 · 31 March 2008, 13:29

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Originally Posted by codprawn

http://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/news...-of.3930455.jp

Just saw this article

"A MAN accused of setting up a company to continue the work of a couple who supplied high speed boats to international drug smugglers has been found not guilty."

I must say I am pleased he got off - with all the crazy new laws on money laundering etc they are trying to criminalise everyone. a few years ago the bloke would have won a queen's Award for Export!!!

Wonder if customs will have to pay him for all the kit they sold....

codprawn · 31 March 2008, 13:47

I hope so they seem to think they are above the law. Remember the time they were illegally seizing people's cars on booze cruises even though the people weren't breaking the law? Even the ferry companies ended up taking them to court!!!

jwalker · 31 March 2008, 14:37

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Wonder if we will have to pay him for all the kit they sold....

Fixed it for ya.

Mollers · 31 March 2008, 15:11

It's a great verdict for smugglers everywhere.

Did anyone notice Mrs. Sarkozy smuggling peanuts into Windsor Castle?

Poly · 31 March 2008, 18:21

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Wonder if customs will have to pay him for all the kit they sold....

I doubt they have sold any of his/Nautexco's property in relation to this as it would likely have been evidence in the case and not declared as the proceeds of crime prior to the conclusions of the case.

CP's thread title was a bit misleading as Crompton weren't cleared, Nautexco/Ian Rush were. Presumably any kit sold by customs was Crompton/Neil Davidon/Ellen George property.

Richard B · 19 April 2008, 21:29

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Originally Posted by Polwart

CP's thread title was a bit misleading as Crompton weren't cleared...

Indeed... Ellen George pleaded guilty to money laundering, and is awaiting sentencing, Davison is reported to be still on bail awaiting trial for drug smuggling offences.

Louise · 06 March 2009, 08:20

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7927267.stm

Rogue Wave · 06 March 2009, 08:56

amazing. you got 1.5 million of drug money in your house and you get a two year suspended sentence after a 5 year customs investigation. to say nothing of defrauding the revenue for big bucks.

MikeCC · 06 March 2009, 10:42

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Her defence was that she thought she was selling the boats to tobacco smugglers, the court heard. She said she did as she was told by her partner and was not any good at accounting.

So that's all right then.

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you got 1.5 million of drug money in your house

and that was just the tip of the iceberg. I trust the 142 properties in Lowestoft have all been sold by HMRC. Must be good for £10-15million.

codprawn · 06 March 2009, 14:46

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

amazing. you got 1.5 million of drug money in your house and you get a two year suspended sentence after a 5 year customs investigation. to say nothing of defrauding the revenue for big bucks.

The revenue have been defrauding us for years!!!

The biggest crooks are in the government.............

Poly · 06 March 2009, 16:56

I don't think you can defend someone assisting drug smugglers, and stealing taxes from all of us.

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Originally Posted by codprawn

The revenue have been defrauding us for years!!!

The biggest crooks are in the government.............

Fraud generally requires an element of deciept for unlawful gain... ...in general the revenue are not decieving people (but opperate openly at taking your taxes) and are not acting unlawfully.

You might not agree with the policies - but that doesn't make it fraudulent.

Tim M · 06 March 2009, 19:15

Fascinating stuff. I used to launch my boat on their slipway when I was at school.

codprawn · 06 March 2009, 21:03

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Originally Posted by Polwart

I don't think you can defend someone assisting drug smugglers, and stealing taxes from all of us.Fraud generally requires an element of deciept for unlawful gain... ...in general the revenue are not decieving people (but opperate openly at taking your taxes) and are not acting unlawfully.

You might not agree with the policies - but that doesn't make it fraudulent.

IF that's what they were doing fair enough but plenty of car dealers etc sell cars and vans that are used for smuggling.

Remember they also used to supply the Police and Customs etc.

As to stealing taxes again the government is doing that all the time - Jaqui Smith has managed to get away with £120,000 and she's the Home Secretary - wether it's fraudulent or not is a matter of opinion!!!

Rogue Wave · 06 March 2009, 21:38

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Remember they also used to supply the Police and Customs etc.

That's what got Don Aranow ironed out isn't it? they do say Cigarettes are bad for you!

Bigmuz7 · 06 March 2009, 23:14

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Originally Posted by codprawn

IF that's what they were doing fair enough but plenty of car dealers etc sell cars and vans that are used for smuggling.

Remember they also used to supply the Police and Customs etc.

As to stealing taxes again the government is doing that all the time - Jaqui Smith has managed to get away with £120,000 and she's the Home Secretary - wether it's fraudulent or not is a matter of opinion!!!

Codders .. I was about to lambast you , with your previous comments, but rightly .. the issue of mp's milking the system is a true rip off, as you say

Sorry off topic