By Martin Coyle ( November 12, 2025, 16:21 GMT | Insight) -- David Ames, the former head of UK property developer Harlequin Group, and family members face a £4.1 million claim from the UK’s fraud agency, following his jailing for a £226 million scam that affected thousands of people. According to court documents, the “hidden assets” include properties in Thailand worth £2.8 million, as well as payments totaling hundreds of thousands of pounds made to family members, including his wife Carol and his sons.David Ames, the former head of UK property developer Harlequin Group, and family members face a £4.1 million claim from the UK’s fraud agency, following his jailing for a £226 million scam that affected thousands of people. ...
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