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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Simon Goodley

Former boss of collapsed investment firm jailed for illegally selling hot tub

The Lady of Justice statue
Thomson was sentenced to six months in prison alongside his wife, Debbie, whose sentence was suspended for two years Photograph: Clara Molden/PA

The former boss of the collapsed investment firm London Capital & Finance (LC&F) has been imprisoned for six months for contempt of court, after admitting breaching a restraining order by selling luxury items including horse saddles and a hot tub.

Michael Thomson’s actions were characterised by Judge Milne as an attack on the administration of justice. Thomson was sentenced alongside his wife, Debbie, who also admitted to the offences but whose six-month sentence was suspended for a period of two years.

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