28-year-old denies three offences
A Ballasalla man will stand trial later this year after denying being involved in a £13 million airline fraud.
Jason Gerard Scales, of Douglas Road, appeared at the Court of General Gaol Delivery at Douglas Courthouse today (14 April) where he entered not guilty pleas to three offences.
The 28-year-old denies committing fraud by false representation between 7 May and 5 June 2021.
It’s alleged he falsely claimed the Isle of Man Government would underwrite a loan to enable Ettyl Limited to buy Stobart Air.
He’s also been accused of supplying articles for use in frauds in May 2021 – the court heard these were documents allegedly signed by senior government officials.
A 15-day jury trial has been scheduled to start on 13 November which will be presided over by a panel deemster; Mr Scales has been bailed until that date.
Update: At Douglas Courthouse on 3 November 2023 new trial dates were set for Mr Scales' trial. It is now due to start on 29 April 2024.
Update: At Douglas Courthouse on 24 May 2024 a pre-trial review was scheduled for 21 June 2024. Bail continues.
Update: At Douglas Courthouse on 14 June 2024 new trial dates were set for the trial. It is now due to start on 24 March 2025.
Update: A preliminary hearing will take place on 17 December 2024.
Update: A 15-day trial is due to start at Douglas Courthouse on 24 March 2025.
Update: At Douglas Courthouse on 21 March 2025 the 15-day trial listed to begin on 24 March 2025 was vacated. An update is due to be provided at the Court of General Gaol Delivery on 28 March 2025.
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