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Rogue Trader Guilty of £1.25M Fraud in Somerset

10/23/2025

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Mark Killick, a Somerset-based rogue trader, was found guilty at Bristol Crown Court of a £1.25 million fraud across 37 counts.
He lured customers with charm and took substantial upfront payments for building work that frequently remained unfinished.
Police and Trading Standards have logged over 100 complaints about his conduct ahead of December sentencing, which is expected to be lengthy.

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Story summary

Mark Killick, a Somerset-based rogue trader, was found guilty at Bristol Crown Court of a £1.25 million fraud across 37 counts.
He lured customers with charm and took substantial upfront payments for building work that frequently remained unfinished.
Police and Trading Standards have logged over 100 complaints about his conduct ahead of December sentencing, which is expected to be lengthy.