MPs demand £5m payout for pensioner fraud victims

The 4 MPs together with Green MP Caroline Lucas have written collectively to the Financial Conduct Authority demanding it take motion within the case.

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The pensioners have been denied compensation by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme and the FCA has beforehand claimed there was nothing it might do.

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The MPs, Ms Lucas and Tories Derek Thomas, Simon Hoare and David Warbuton all have constituents who've misplaced tons of of 1000's of kilos.

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The pensioners come from the MPs constituencies in Sussex, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset.

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The letter to FCA chief govt Nikhil Rathi highlights the plight of the pensioners saying, “many now find themselves in penury through no fault of their own.

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“Compensation remains long overdue for these victims who have lost their life savings.”

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The letter accuses the FCA of failing to observe or examine the monetary advisers or accountancy corporations concerned within the loss.

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The letter provides: “One of (the FCA’s) chief objectives is to protect consumers by setting rules and standards for financial firms to follow.

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“We are at a loss to understand why the FCA feels it cannot intervene. We urge that this is reviewed and that due weight be given to the circumstances we have outlined.”

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Accountant Nick Moger, representing the victims, stated: “It is vitally important that the FCA look at this again.

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“Many people have lost their life savings at a time when they can least afford to do so.

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“The way in which the relevant authorities have washed their hands of this case when it is their job to protect the consumer is frankly disgraceful.”

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David Warburton MP stated: “Financial fraud is a serious and devastating crime for those who fall victim to it.

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“As this is an ongoing case I can’t comment further, but I sincerely hope justice will be served for those who have been affected.”

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An FCA spokesperson stated: “We take allegations of fraud and unauthorised individuals doing regulated business very seriously.

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“We will respond to the letter in due course and continue to assist law enforcement in their work.”

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Last month, a former monetary adviser pleaded not responsible at Salisbury Crown Court to twenty-eight counts of fraud in opposition to 19 former shoppers totalling £5,016,770 between 2011 and 2018.

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He was given unconditional bail and can face a trial in April subsequent 12 months.

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