Further court appearance for former accountant

Thursday, 24 September 2015 00:00

Pleas are expected to be entered next month in the case against a former accountant who's accused of stealing.

64-year-old Richard Costain, who's currently remanded at the Isle of Man Prison, has had five charges of theft committed to the Court of General Gaol Delivery.

They allegedly took place between 2004 and 2014.

He's previously pleaded guilty to eight counts of theft, and one of deception, and is awaiting sentencing for these.

Costain has been remanded until his next court appearance on October 16th.

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