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Fraudulent Wine Scheme Defrauds Pensioners of £6 Million

10/26/2025

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The three defendants Benjamin Cazaly, Dominic D'Sa, and Gregory Assemakis were sentenced at St Albans Crown Court for their roles in a fraudulent wine investment scheme that defrauded 41 victims of at least £6 million.
The scheme was run by Imperial Wines of London and targeted vulnerable pensioners.
Victims, including 81-year-old Terry Fleming, reported losses.
The judge condemned the gross misrepresentation and manipulation involved.

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Story summary

The three defendants Benjamin Cazaly, Dominic D'Sa, and Gregory Assemakis were sentenced at St Albans Crown Court for their roles in a fraudulent wine investment scheme that defrauded 41 victims of at least £6 million.
The scheme was run by Imperial Wines of London and targeted vulnerable pensioners.
Victims, including 81-year-old Terry Fleming, reported losses.
The judge condemned the gross misrepresentation and manipulation involved.