25/10/2013

Co Fermanagh Businessman Jailed For Fraud

A Co Fermanagh businesses has pleaded guilty to defrauding 17 people of £480,000.

45-year-old Eric Boyd, of Crievehill Road, Fivemiletown, was sentenced to two in prison and two on licence.

According to reports the court heard that Mr Boyd had begun to defraud clients when his previously successful business suffered in the economic downturn.

(MH/CD)

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