Banned director sentenced for illegally managing companies
Cardiff director who illegally managed several companies during his 8-year ban has been sentenced.
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14 May 2021
Jonathan Bennett (49), from Cardiff, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on 10 May before Judge Fitton QC were he was sentenced to 9 months in prison, suspended for 2 years.
During the hearing the court heard that Jonathan Bennett was banned as a company director in 2010 for 8 years.
Jonathan Bennett, however, continued to act in breach of his ban when was prominently involved in the management of two companies: Platinum Bay (Trading) Ltd and Platinum Bay Jewellery Ltd.
Platinum Bay Trading Ltd was incorporated in June 2012 with one sole director. The company sold watches and jewellery before it was compulsorily wound up in February 2015 following a petition by the tax authorities, owing almost £340,000.
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Senedd officials reported him to police and John admitted theft at Cardiff Magistrates Court. Mr Bennett says John was suspended as soon as the crimes came to light and that led to the police investigation. John - who describes himself as a Political Strategist, Writer and Commentator now runs the anonymous right-wing blog Bubble Wales - which often bemoans the Cardiff Bay Bubble and taxpayers money being wasted at the Senedd. John admitted stealing goods belonging to the Welsh Government worth £1,947.25 when he appeared in front of magistrates earlier this month. John, of Cyncoed, Cardiff, was ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work and pay £1947.25 of compensation to the Senedd.