Sentence
Richard Lester
Richard Lester (aged 56) was sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court on 11 February 2025 to 5 Years for Fraudulent trading and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Chelmsford Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 11 February 2025
- Sentence
- 5 Years
- Judge
- Judge Alexander Mills
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Fraudulent trading | Custodial immediate |
| Concealing, disguising, converting, transferring or removing criminal property | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of fraudulent trading and concealing criminal property in Essex between 2009 and 2014. Sentencing Remarks
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Planning / Organisation / Sophistication / Professional operation; Persistent / Lengthy / prolonged incident / prolonged period of time; Multiple victims