The owner of a Christian tour operator has appeared in court charged with fraud.
Robert Fleming, 62, of Selwyn Road, New Malden, did not enter any pleas when he appeared at Kingston Crown Court today.
He faces two counts of carrying on business of a company with intent to defraud creditors, one count of fraud by abuse of position, two counts of engaging in misleading commercial practice and one count of failing to provide information before contracts were concluded.
Two businesses, LivingSun Ltd and Kyrilios Ltd, both registered to Mr Fleming's home address, face six charges between them.
LivingSun's website promised to provide "excellent Christian holidays for people to enjoy God's creation together”.
It organised Mediterranean cruises to destinations such as Turkey, Greece and Israel.
The tour company faces charged of failing to provide information before contracts were concluded and engaging in misleading commercial practice.
Kyrilios Ltd faces four charges of engaging in commercial practice in a misleading action.
All of the charges relate to a period between January 1, 2014 and November 30, 2014.
Mr Fleming will appear at Kingston Crown Court for a plea and case management hearing on November 16.
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