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Serial Rogue Builder Jailed for £1.25 Million Fraud Against 37 Homeowners

Prosecutors said he hid past convictions with new identities to win fresh contracts.

Overview

  • Mark Killick was sentenced to 14 years at Bristol Crown Court on December 22 after being found guilty on 37 fraud counts.
  • He ran a ponzi-style operation that demanded large upfront payments, spent proceeds on gambling and luxury items, and left homes in a “truly shocking” state.
  • Using aliases including Marc Cole and Mark Jenkins, he formed TD Cole Ltd after a 2019 name change as more than 100 complaints built up.
  • The court imposed a five-year Serious Crime Prevention Order to begin after release and a 15-year ban on company directorships.
  • Investigators are pursuing Proceeds of Crime recoveries, and Killick has applied for permission to appeal his conviction.