BBL Jailbirds – Bounce Back Loan

World Sprint Champion Rick Beardsell Receives Suspended Sentence for Bounce Back Loan Fraud

Rick Beardsell, a world sprint champion and Dragons’ Den entrepreneur, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for two years, for fraudulently securing two £50,000 Bounce Back Loans for Sports Creative Limited. He misused the funds to purchase a £1.3 million home, exaggerating his company’s turnover. Beardsell repaid the loans in full before sentencing. […]

Peter Connelly, Tomb Raider Composer, Jailed for 16 Months Over Fraudulent Bounce Back Loan

Peter Connelly, renowned for his musical contributions to the iconic Tomb Raider video game series, has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for illegally obtaining a second Bounce Back Loan. Connelly, through his company Peter Connelly Limited […]

Zahid Afzal Receives Suspended Sentence and Community Service for Fraudulently Securing Extra Bounce Back Loans

Zahid Afzal, a businessman operating Phone Bits Ltd and Phones Onn Ltd, has been handed a two-year suspended prison sentence and ordered to complete 300 hours of unpaid work. The penalty comes after he was found guilty of fraudulently obtaining three additional Bounce Back Loans for his companies, exploiting the government scheme designed to support businesses during the pandemic. […]

Northolt Woman Receives 18-Month Suspended Sentence and 6-Month Curfew for Fraudulent £50,000 Bounce Back Loan

Jagoda Rubaszko, of Old Ruislip Road, Northolt, was handed an 18-month suspended prison sentence and a six-month curfew after fraudulently obtaining a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan for a fictitious business. Rubaszko attempted to deflect blame onto a nonexistent individual and transferred the funds to Poland, leading to her conviction for fraud.
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Rico Iheagwara, Director of SJR Recruitment Limited, Receives Suspended Sentence and Community Service for Fraudulent BBLs

Rico Iheagwara, director of SJR Recruitment Limited, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for 18 months, and ordered to complete 120 hours of unpaid work after fraudulently obtaining two Bounce Back Loans from Starling Bank and NatWest for his company. […]

St Helens Man Receives Suspended Sentence for Concealing Bankruptcy in £25,000 Bounce Back Loan Application

Gary Wright, a resident of St Helens, has been sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for two years, after failing to disclose his bankruptcy status when applying for a £25,000 Bounce Back Loan. Despite repaying the loan earlier this year, Wright’s non-disclosure led to legal consequences, highlighting the importance of transparency in financial applications. […]

Ricky Harrison of Beacon Court, Hertford Heath, Hertfordshire, Jailed for 3 Years and 2 Months for Fraudulently Securing Four Bounce Back Loans and Misusing Funds

Ricky Harrison, residing at Beacon Court, Hertford Heath, Hertfordshire, has been sentenced to 3 years and 2 months in prison for exploiting the Bounce Back Loan scheme. […]

William Blenkarn Sentenced to Two-Year Suspended Prison Term and 200 Hours of Unpaid Work for Fraudulently Obtaining Two Bounce Back Loans

William Blenkarn, who moved to Spain, has been sentenced to a two-year prison term, suspended for 18 months, and ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid work. […]