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The former chairman of Northampton Town FC appeared in court today (January 16) in connection with an investigation into an alleged £10.25m theft and fraud case.
David Cardoza, 54, of Eastbourne, was one of five men with former links to the redevelopment of the League One club, due to appear at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on several counts of fraud and money laundering.
The other four included his father - 80-year-old former director Anthony Cardoza, of Wisbech in Cambridgeshire, who was excused from appearing at court in person.
Also in the dock was Howard Grossman, a 63-year-old property developer from Bushey in Hertfordshire, his son - 37-year-old Marcus Grossman, of Barnet, and 54-year-old Simon Patnick, of Stanmore, north London.
No pleas were entered at the hearing this morning and all five men were bailed to appear at Northampton Crown Court on 27 February, 2025.
The charges against the five defendants are as follows:
The case marks the first time anyone has been brought before the court in relation to Operation Tuckhill, Northamptonshire Police's investigation into the disappearance of £10.25 million loaned to the club by Northampton Borough Council to develop a new stand and hotel.