Press release
Ponzi suspect extradited from Spain
Richard Pollett, a suspect in the alleged fraudulent Gilher investment scheme, has been returned from
Spain and has appeared before Bradford Magistrates charged with conspiracy to defraud.
The defendant (D.O.B. 05/02/42) of Mallorca and Poole joins John Hirst charged earlier this year with
conspiracy to defraud in connection with an alleged "Ponzi" investment scheme that targeted UK based
investors and expatriates living in Spain. In addition to the conspiracy offence, Pollett is charged with
making misleading statements contrary to s397 (2) of FSMA 2000. He has been granted conditional
bail.