Accountant banned for abusing Covid loan scheme

Dion Perry Mailich, a Borehamwood accountant, has been banned from running a company for 12 years and ordered to pay £75,000 in compensation after abusing the Bounce Back Loan scheme. Here are the key details:   Background: Dion Perry Mailich was a director of Renovare Financial Service Ltd, a company that supported ex-offenders in their reintegration after prison. The company went into…

The Dangers of COVID Loan Abuse: Protecting Public Funds and Business Integrity

The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to businesses worldwide. In response, governments swiftly introduced economic support schemes to safeguard jobs and keep businesses afloat. Among these initiatives were loans, grants, and relief programs designed to provide financial lifelines during the crisis. However, alongside genuine recipients, opportunistic fraudsters exploited these schemes, leading to significant consequences for…