Jimmy Lee, director of Myint Construction Ltd., was prosecuted for fraud and deception after a three-year investigation by Trading Standards officers. Mr Lee pleaded not guilty to two counts of fraudulent trading contrary to s.993(1) of the Companies Act 2006. After a 3-week trial, Mr Lee was found guilty of all charges before him.
Appearing at Southwark Crown Court today (Friday 15 December), Mr Lee was sentenced to four years in prison and disqualified from being a company director for eight years.