A Global Manhunt Has Been Launched For A Corrupt City Finance Boss Who Stole £70million From Investors In A Ponzi-style Scam
A global manhunt has been launched for a corrupt City finance boss who stole £70million from investors in a Ponzi-style scam.
Anthony Constantinou enjoyed a playboy lifestyle driving a fleet of flash motors and riding around on a superbike branded with his Capital World Markets (CWM) logo.
The 41-year-old crook spent millions on sponsorship deals designed to make CWM appear successful and draw in potential clients.
He duped hundreds of people into believing he could bring investors returns of 60 per cent a year on ‘risk-free transactions' on the Foreign Exchange (FX) markets between 2013 and 2015.
But instead of investing, he pocketed the cash.
The conman - - was today convicted in his absence at Southwark Crown Court after going on the run during his trial.
An international arrest warrant has now been issued.
Anthony Constantinou duped hundreds of people into believing he could bring investors returns of 60 per cent a year on ‘risk-teen xxx porn HD FREE transactions' on the Foreign Exchange (FX) markets
City of Police detectives discovered evidence of Constantinou's extravagant spending, including £3million spent on lifestyle events, including his wedding and a CWM launch party.
During his police interview Constantinou denied knowledge of fraud and replied no comment to all further questions by officers.
He denied but was convicted in his absence of fraud by false representation, two counts of fraudulent trading and four counts of money laundering by a jury.
Constantinou did not attend the later stages of his trial triggering a global manhunt for him.
If he is not caught he will be sentenced in his absence on June 9 2023.
Emma Beazley from the CPS said: ‘This was a callous scam targeting members of the public. If you adored this article therefore you would like to obtain more info pertaining to xxx mom son fuck HD movies i implore you to visit the internet site. Many people lost their hard-earned money because of Constantinou's greed and false promises in this fake investment scheme.
‘We would like to thank the investigative work of the City of London Police in this case to help us bring this case to trial and the support of victims to help serve justice for them.'
Detective Inspector Nichola Meghji, from the City of London Police, said: ‘This has been a long-running and complex investigation.
‘Anthony Constantinou is a career criminal who is out to make as much money for himself as possible, with no regard for anyone else.
Constantinou enjoyed a playboy lifestyle riding around on a superbike branded with his Capital World Markets (CWM) logo
‘Throughout this lengthy investigation, Constantinou has continued to try to deceive officers and deny any wrongdoing.
In a further move to deny any involvement in this case, he decided to stop attending his trial.
‘We are glad that the jury has seen through his lies and found him guilty.'
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