Ex-boss of Future Networks Systems Sales attends court hearing
Stuart Mann reported to be facing charges of alleged conspiracy and fraudulent trading
Stuart Mann, the former managing director of failed VAR Future Networks Systems Sales (FNS), attended a preliminary court hearing last Wednesday at Southwark Crown Court.
FNS went into administration in 2003 with debts believed to be in the region of £3m to £4m. Bell Microproducts Europe, Computer 2000, and Ingram Micro were among the creditors.
Mann, along with his co-defendant Denise Davie, are reported to be facing charges of alleged conspiracy and fraudulent trading.
A representative at Southwark Crown Court, told CRN: “Mann and Davie attended the preliminary hearing on 18 October and the case has now been adjourned until 26 January 2007 when the defendants will attend a plea and case-management hearing.”
Eddie Pacey, director of credit services at Bell, said: “If it does go to trial, several of Bell’s staff who had direct dealings with Mann might be called as witnesses.”
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Creditors meet to discuss FNS administration