Kent Kitchen Fitter, Lincoln McLean, Jailed for Failure to Finish

A Kent-based kitchen fitter who took nearly £30,000 in deposits from customers but failed to complete their kitchens has been jailed for bankruptcy offenses after prosecution by the Department for Business.

Lincoln McLean, 51, of Canterbury, was jailed for two years for offenses against the Insolvency Act which prevents bankrupt people taking deposits for work.

The court heard McLean accepted deposits from customers, promising them a new or refurbished kitchen, but then took the money and never completed the work.

Business Minister, Pat McFadden said:

“We are determined to crack down on cheats like these who profit by deception. Honest people who have handed over money have suffered as a result.

“This prosecution sends a clear message to would-be fraudsters that they won’t get away with it.”

Source: Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform

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