Darren Upton goes down for 6 years

[Sysman]

PS At the time I found out (around 4 weeks after he did it) my bank said the HMRC can recall the funds from the wrong account, guess what? They wouldn't!

I'd definitely be concentrating on that one if I were you. Did you submit written evidence to HMRC?

HMRC Negligence? Lack of due diligence?

A good old fashioned public outing on Money Box might be the best bet though - shame them into doing the right thing.

[Sysman]

This is uncomfortably reminiscent of the accountant who effed up my books one year, landing me with a tax bill that was way too high. He went bankrupt too, but he still had enough to park a brand new Land Rover outside the local pub several evenings a week. I was apparently the lucky one who didn't actually part with any money.

[eek]

I'd definitely be concentrating on that one if I were you. Did you submit written evidence to HMRC?

HMRC Negligence? Lack of due diligence?

A good old fashioned public outing on Money Box might be the best bet though - shame them into doing the right thing.

Money Box would be a very good idea. There are HMRC screwups here that really need to be exposed to the wider public.

[SueEllen]

PS At the time I found out (around 4 weeks after he did it) my bank said the HMRC can recall the funds from the wrong account, guess what? They wouldn't!

Moneybox is just one idea there are a few other broadsheet newspapers that may be interested. You just need to contact them.

If that doesn't work post the parts you think people would be interested on the moneysavingexpert forums as I've seen some posts from their picked up and published in newspapers.

[shelby68]

FSA Monies owed by Upton

Well I for one will be moving my accounts now it's all sorted, I don't feel like supporting his wife and kid whilst he's in the nick and he still owes me money (which in all likely hood I'll never see again)

Anyone know what's happening with the money he owed to people from his ponzi financial trading scheme?

He still owes me 15k and I can't get any response from the FSA when I mail them about it?

[ZARDOZ]

Why would you want to leave as their website says "we continue to build on our enviable reputation for providing excellent advice and first class service to our business and personal clients alike."

Having said that, when looking closely you can find a link to Darren Upton via Freedom. That Darren Upton convicted of Fraud. The judge said “You were thoroughly dishonest and motivated by greed. This was a gross breach of's trust, it was planned from the offset and fraudulent from the offset.” Imprisoned Accounting can't be far away.

[ZARDOZ]

It's all coming out now

Northumberland trainee expelled from ACCA after masquerading as fully-qualified accountant - 04 Feb 2000 - Accountancy Age

[BillHicksRIP]

Blimey! ^^^

Oh well, it's safe to say Darren is probably going down for a pack of smokes right about now.

[MarillionFan]

Blimey! ^^^

Oh well, it's safe to say Darren is probably going down for a pack of smokes right about now.

That, or he's set up a Ponzi scheme in the west wing of Strangeways

[d000hg]

They dont like accountants in jail. I was watching this documentary about one, and 'the sisters' used to hold him down and bum him up. He only escaped in the end by chiselling his way out with a tiny rock hammer.

Did you rent that movie because you thought it was a porno?